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Input: In the Carling Cup previously\u002c Arsenal played their 2nd string\u002c but even then you could count on Bendtner / Vela to grab a few goals #nb52
In the Carling Cup previously\u002c Arsenal played their 2nd string\u002c but even then you could count on Bendtner / Vela to grab a few goals #nb52