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Arsenal captain announces intention to retire
May 17, 2016
Arsenal captain Mikel Arteta has announced his intention to retire and says it was a "dream" to bow out at the top.
The 34-year-old made his final appearance for the Gunners in Sunday's 4-nil home win over Aston Villa, when he came on as a late substitute.
Arteta will now consider a future in coaching.
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