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  "id": 5914468,
  "title": "Champions League: Paul Merson names player Arsenal will regret selling",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/champions-league-paul-merson-names-player-arsenal-will-regret-selling",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-06T05:29:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
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    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/06/champions-league-paul-merson-names-player-arsenal-will-regret-selling/"
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  "summary": "Former Arsenal striker Paul Merson has expressed his belief that the club will regret selling Gabriel Martinelli for the upcoming UEFA Champions League season. In an interview with Sky Sports, Merson highlighted the impact Martinelli's pace and counter-attacking ability would have on Arsenal's opponents, such as Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich. The Gunners finished as runners-up last season after a narrow loss to PSG in the final, and Merson feels that Martinelli's absence could prove detrimental to their chances of winning the Champions League this season.",
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