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Martin Keown reveals moment police wanted to arrest Arsenal duo in Premier League clash

Arsenal legend Martin Keown has revealed how police once wanted to arrest two Arsenal players at half-time in their Premier League clash with Coventry City.

Arsene Wenger's side welcomed Ron Atkinson's side to Highbury in October 1996 with an influx of stars in their ranks. David Seaman joined Lee Dixon, Martin Keown, Tony Adams, Steve Bould and Nigel Warburton in defence with Patrick Vieira, David Platt and Paul Merson sitting in midfield and Ian Wright partnering John Hartson in attack.

The two sides played out a 0-0 draw in front of 38.140 spectators in north London, but it was off-the-pitch where the drama unfolded.

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