Leah Williamson could barely believe what she was being told when informed on live TV that Arsenal’s men’s team were beating Manchester City.

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• England skipper on the red carpet
• Informed of Martinelli goal at the Emirates
• Smile proved impossible to hold back

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The England captain, who skippered the Lionesses to European Championship glory in 2022, was otherwise engaged on Sunday afternoon as she attended the Pride of Britain Awards. Having listened to the Arsenal game on her way to that event, she arrived just before Gabriel Martinelli struck the only goal of a heavyweight Premier League encounter – via the aid of a deflection off Nathan Ake’s face.

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• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Williamson, who is also vice-captain of Arsenal’s women’s side, was made aware of the crucial goal in a keenly-fought contest at Emirates Stadium when making her way onto the red carpet. Williamson struggled to contain her excitement, with a smile quickly spreading across her face.

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• WHAT THEY SAID

  The Gunners star went on to say, when recovering her bearings somewhat: “Are you joking?” She added after having it confirmed that Mikel Arteta’s side really had forced a breakthrough in the 86th minute: “Did you see my face then? That’s the best news I’ve had all day!”

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  WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

  Williamson is currently working her way back from an unfortunate ACL injury that prevented her from figuring for England at the 2023 Women’s World Cup, with the 26-year-old back in light training as she closes in on a return to competitive action.

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