ARSENAL manager Mikel Arteta surprised superfan Laura Woods with an early Christmas gift.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta surprised Laura Woods with a gift
Arteta and Woods met after Arsenal’s Champions League win over Monaco
Arteta gave Woods a baby onesie as she expects her first child
Woods revealed her pregnancy back in July.
The 37-year-old TNT Sports presenter, a devoted Arsenal fan, covered her favorite team’s Champions League clash against Monaco at the Emirates on Wednesday.
Arteta, 42, led Arsenal to an impressive 3-0 victory over the Ligue 1 side, with Bukayo Saka scoring twice and Kai Havertz adding a goal.
Following the match, the Spanish coach met with Woods and surprised her with a heartfelt gift as she prepares for her first child with Love Island star Adam Collard.
Arteta presented her with a baby onesie from the club’s official store, leaving Woods beaming. She shared her gratitude and photos on Instagram, thanking the Arsenal manager.
Woods reported on Arsenal’s match against Monaco and caught up with Arteta after the final whistle.
She shared her excitement on social media, captioning her post: “This was amazing, thank you,” followed by “My club.”
In July, Woods announced her pregnancy, which she had successfully kept private during Euro 2024.
She broke the news shortly before traveling to Paris for the Olympics.
Woods and Collard announced their engagement in September, having started their relationship last year when he proposed on a beach in Cornwall.