Laura Woods couldn't contain her excitement over a thoughtful present from Mikel Arteta as she gears up for motherhood.
The TNT Sport presenter, who announced her pregnancy with partner Adam Collard back in July and got engaged to him in September, took to Instagram to express her joy: "And just like that... You make me happy @adamcollard. Thank you @carbisbayestate – the place we fell in love and now the place we got engaged, you made it so special. What a summer x."
Despite being busy with work, Woods received an endearing gift from her beloved Arsenal. She posted a video of her encounter with Arteta following Arsenal's Champions League victory over Monaco on Wednesday night.
After a short conversation, the Spanish manager handed her an Arsenal-red shopping bag emblazoned with the club's logo. Woods described the moment by writing "this was amazing, thank you" and expressed her gratitude in the caption. She later showed off the contents of the bag - an adorable Arsenal onesie adorned with the team's famous cannon emblem, which she adorably tagged as "too cute".
Mikel Arteta
Mikel Arteta handed the gift over after the win against Monaco (Image: Instagram)
Woods and Collard first went public with their relationship in October 2023. Collard, known from his time on Love Island, has spoken about his protective nature and desire to start a family with Woods, 37, saying: "I'm protective, whether it's Laura, or my family, my friends.
"I want to get married. I want to have kids as well. I've always thought, what type of person will I be? How can I protect my kids?"
The comedian shared his thoughts on fame and future family plans, explaining: "Obviously I've never had a kid, but I don't think I'll be plastering it all over [social media]. I want them to have a fair fight and a chance not to be judged straight away.
"As long as my really close circle knows exactly who I am, I don't care. I think you have to take everything with a pinch of salt."
Arsenal supporter Woods is surely eager for a gift from the Gunners in the form of three points when they resume Premier League action against Everton on Saturday. With Arsenal currently sitting third in the table and six points adrift of leaders Liverpool, a win could significantly strengthen their title challenge.
While they chase the win, Liverpool face Fulham, and Chelsea, presently in second, brace for a Sunday home match against Brentford.