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Arteta v Alonso: A longstanding friendship explained

Arteta v Alonso: A longstanding friendship explained
Sky Sports Football Saturday 05 September 2026, 10:38 UTC 1 min read
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Champions Arsenal host Chelsea on Sunday and lifelong friends will become rivals in the dugout too as Mikel Arteta and Xabi Alonso go head to head.

Champions Arsenal host Chelsea on Sunday and lifelong friends will become rivals in the dugout too as Mikel Arteta and Xabi Alonso go head to head. [Image text:] MA mirate skysports ATCAP FIAT
Arteta (PERSON) Alonso (PERSON) Champions Arsenal (ORG) Chelsea (PERSON) Mikel Arteta (PERSON) Xabi Alonso (PERSON)
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