Arsenal Snatch Elijah Upson From Tottenham in North London Raid

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Arsenal Snatch Elijah Upson From Tottenham in North London Raid

"It's a great feeling, really proud to be here," Upson told Arsenal's official site. The 18 year old centre back rejected a professional contract at Tottenham and picked the Gunners ahead of Chelsea, Manchester City, Everton, Bayern Munich and others. His father also played for Arsenal, and he has been handed the number 57 shirt.

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