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Bruno Guimaraes has already explained why he snubbed Arsenal amid ironic Champions League claim

Bruno Guimaraes has already explained why he decided to join Newcastle United over Arsenal in the January transfer window. The 24-year-old was heavily linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium, though instead opted for St. James' Park.

He's featured 15 times for the Magpies since penning a four-and-a-half-year deal, steering Eddie Howe's side clear of a relegation scrap ahead of the final day of the season. Guimaraes has impressed since touching down in Tyneside, and he'll undoubtedly be keen to continue in the same vein of form in Newcastle's clash with Arsenal on the penultimate day of the season.

Had the Brazil international joined the north Londoners, he could've aided Mikel Arteta's pursuit for Champions League qualification. Though, ironically, Guimaraes outlined Newcastle's ambition to win the European competition as his reason for snubbing Arsenal.

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