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Arsenal fan and TNT Sport host Laura Woods has been left touched by a thoughtful gift from Gunners manager Mikel Arteta as she prepares to welcome her first child with partner Adam Collard.
Woods announced her pregnancy in July, followed by an engagement to Collard in September. Sharing a moment of joy on Instagram, Woods expressed her happiness, writing: “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.”
Amidst the excitement, Woods continues to balance her career, and following Arsenal’s 3-0 Champions League victory against Monaco on Wednesday, the club’s gesture left her overwhelmed. Woods shared a video on social media of her meeting Arteta, where the Spanish manager presented her with a red Arsenal-branded shopping bag.
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Captioning the video, Woods wrote, “my club” and added, “this was amazing, thank you.” Upon opening the bag, she revealed the adorable gift inside: an Arsenal onesie adorned with the club’s iconic cannon. Woods described the gesture as “too cute,” highlighting the heartfelt connection she feels with her beloved club.
TNT Sports presenter and Arsenal fan, Laura Woods, who is pregnant, received a gift from Mikel Arteta on behalf of the club after Arsenal’s win against Monaco last night.
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Woods and Collard, who first went public with their relationship in October 2023, have been open about their plans to start a family. Collard, known for his appearance on Love Island, has expressed his protective nature, especially when it comes to his family.
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He shared: “I want to get married. I want to have kids as well. I think a lot about what kind of person I’ll be and how I’ll protect my kids.” He also noted that while he prefers to keep his family life private, his close circle knows who he truly is.
As Woods eagerly awaits the arrival of her baby, she will be hoping for another special gift from Arsenal this weekend: a crucial three points. The Gunners will face Everton at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday in Premier League action, a match that could have significant implications for their title challenge.
Arteta’s side currently sits third, six points behind league leaders Liverpool, making the victory even more vital as they continue their push for the top.
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