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Arsenal: Per Mertesacker Passes Captain's Armband to Petr Cech (Arsenal v Burnley, 2018)
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Arsenal: Per Mertesacker Passes Captain's Armband to Petr Cech (Arsenal v Burnley, 2018)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Petr Cech gives Per Mertesacker of Arsenal the captains armband during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Burnley at Emirates Stadium on May 6, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images) Per Mertesacker; Petr Cech
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In this poignant moment captured during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Burnley at Emirates Stadium on May 6, 2018, in London, England, Per Mertesacker passes the captain's armband to Petr Cech. The image, taken by Arsenal FC's official photographer David Price, encapsulates the spirit of camaraderie and leadership that defines the Arsenal Football Club. As the final home game of the 2017-18 season approached, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger announced that this would be Per Mertesacker's last professional match before retiring from football. The German defender, who had spent eight years with the Gunners, was an integral part of the team and a respected figure in the dressing room. With the team already assured of a sixth-place finish, Wenger decided to give Mertesacker a fitting send-off by allowing him to captain the side one last time. Mertesacker, who had previously worn the armband in the absence of injured regulars, was delighted with the gesture and led the team out onto the pitch with pride. However, just before kick-off, Mertesacker surprised everyone by passing the armband to Petr Cech, the experienced goalkeeper who had joined Arsenal the previous summer. Cech, who had captained Chelsea to numerous titles during his time at Stamford Bridge, was an excellent addition to the Arsenal squad and had quickly become a popular figure among the fans. As Mertesacker handed over the armband, the crowd erupted in applause, recognizing the symbolic passing of the torch from one respected leader to another. The image of Mertesacker and Cech, two veteran players, sharing a moment of mutual respect and admiration, is a testament to the enduring spirit of Arsenal Football Club.
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