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By Candy Neubert. A woman watches Arsenal on TV in her favourite pub.

By Candy Neubert. A few times a season, a woman books a night at a hotel in her nearest town - so she can watch Arsenal on TV in her favourite pub.

By Candy Neubert. A story about football loyalty, hope and box-to-box midfield play.

A few times a season, a woman books a night at a hotel in her nearest town - so she can watch Arsenal on TV in her favourite pub.

Candy Neubert is a poet who has also published novels and short stories. Her latest collection, Privacy, was published in April 2021.

Writer: Candy Neubert
Reader: Chetna Pandya
Producer: Jeremy Osborne

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