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Luke Thrower

Martin Odegaard video proves criticism of Arsenal players' treatment of mascot is misplaced

Arsenal players came under fire on social media after the official Twitter account posted a video of the first-team squad with a mascot ahead of the clash with West Ham the previous day. The players were seen signing a shirt for the young person before heading into the changing room.

However, the thing that appeared to annoy most people on social media was the lack of interaction in the clip between the mascot and their idols. Most players had their headphones in, signing the shirt before moving on and that continued throughout the entirety of the clip.

"Come on guys, at least one of you say hello to her?!!" Television personality and renowned Arsenal fan Piers Morgan tweeted in reaction to the video.

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