Arsenal's club-record signing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has already gained our respect this afternoon after a dressing room snap revealed his love for the television programme, Dragon Ball Z.
Aubameyang posted a picture of his attire on his official Instagram story just before kick-off.
And it didn't take long for people to notice the incredible Goku shinpads being worn in today's North London Derby.
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GREATEST SHINPADS EVER.
Plenty also picked up on the fact that players need a pass to enter Wembley Stadium, despite being y'know, actual footballers.
This isn't the only time a pair of shinpads have hit headlines in recent weeks.
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In a stunt that sent Sausage Roll fans into meltdown, Newcastle midfielder Matt Ritchie won the internet when it emerged that he had two Sausage Rolls tucked down his socks.
Don't get me wrong, I'm no expert when it comes to what fashion but Ritchie's wonderful effort before Newcastle's clash against Chelsea in December was nothing short of iconic.
I mean, thousands queued outside Greggs after the game because of these delicious, melt in your mouth Rolls and I just want to know where I can purchase these magnificent shinnies.
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Two goals from Man of the Match Eden Hazard and another Alvaro Morata strike left Rafael Benitez's side in disarray, but the fact that Ritchie was playing out there with a pair of Sausage Rolls in his socks left a better taste in Newcastle fans' mouths
Forget the North London Derby guys. Who has the better shinpads - Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang or Matt Ritchie?
Let us know in the comments.
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