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The mood around the Arsenal camp was anything but festive this weekend after a painful defeat to Stoke.
But Gunners stars have brought some welcome light relief to proceedings by donning some Christmas jumpers for a good cause.
The capers were in aid of Save the Children's Christmas Jumper Day campaign.
Players including Santi Cazorla, Alexis Sanchez, Laurent Koscielny and Kieran Gibbs posed in Arsenal's snowman-themed jumper, while Arsenal Ladies players including Kelly Smith, Rachel Yankey and Danielle Carter also got involved.
Arsenal stars in Christmas jumpers
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Save the Children's Christmas Jumper Day takes place this Friday, December 12, encouraging people to wear Christmas jumpers and donate B£2 to the charity. You can sign up at christmasjumperday.org.