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Arsenal v Manchester City - Carabao Cup Quarter Final
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Arsenal v Manchester City - Carabao Cup Quarter Final
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 22: Gabriel Martinellis shirt hangs in the Arsenal changing room before the Carabao Cup Quarter Final match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Emirates Stadium on December 22, 2020 in London, England. The match will be played without fans, behind closed doors as a Covid-19 precaution. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
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In this evocative image captured by renowned sports photographer Stuart MacFarlane, the empty Arsenal changing room at Emirates Stadium awaits the arrival of the players before the Carabao Cup Quarter Final match against Manchester City. The absence of fans, due to Covid-19 restrictions, is palpable as the usual pre-match hustle and bustle is replaced by a quiet stillness. Hanging in the foreground is the jersey of Arsenal's young gun, Gabriel Martinelli. The Brazilian forward, who had already made a significant impact in his debut season, was set to lead the Gunners' attack against their fierce rivals. The pristine white shirt, adorned with the Arsenal crest and Martinelli's name and number, stands as a testament to the anticipation and excitement that usually fills the air before a high-stakes clash. The empty seats, the silent corridors, and the solitary jersey in the changing room serve as a poignant reminder of the unprecedented challenges posed by the global pandemic. Yet, amidst the silence, the spirit of competition and the unwavering determination of the players to give their all on the pitch remains undeterred. As the clock ticks closer to kick-off, the Arsenal squad will make their way into the tunnel, don their uniforms, and prepare to face Manchester City in a battle for a place in the Carabao Cup Semi-Finals. The empty changing room may seem devoid of the usual energy and excitement, but the anticipation and tension are palpable, as the stage is set for an enthralling encounter between two of the Premier League's heavyweights. This evocative image by Stuart MacFarlane encapsulates the unique atmosphere of a football match played behind closed doors, highlighting the resilience and adaptability of the sport in the face of adversity.
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