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Daily Mirror
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Rich Jones

Riyad Mahrez’s Arsenal transfer admission as prediction rings true after missed opportunity

Riyad Mahrez has won three Premier League titles with Manchester City - but the quest for their next title sees him crossing paths with the team he almost joined.

Mahrez was a key part of the Leicester City side which shocked the world to win the Premier League in 2015/16, prompting top clubs to pick apart their side. But Mahrez was one player the Foxes were determined to keep, blocking a move to Arsenal which was “nearly all done”.

Instead, Mahrez headed to Manchester City in 2018 and has enjoyed huge success since then. However, he has since opened up on the frustration he felt when his Arsenal move fell through.

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