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Attention now turns to the World Cup for many Arsenal stars, with the Champions League final wrapped up and the Premier League trophy parade completed.
As many as 15 Gunners stars are going to the World Cup with their respective nations, but which former Arsenal stars will be there this summer? Here we run you through the list so that you can keep an eye on the Gunners players of yesteryear.
Takehiro Tomiyasu - Japan
Tomiyasu had an interesting spell at Arsenal, initially dazzling but going on to struggle mightily with a complex injury. By the time he eventuslly returned, Arsenal had passed him by and he was allowed to end his contract.
He was always a much-liked figure, and Gunners fans will be pleased to see him playing at Ajax. The right-back hasn't been a regular, but he will head to the World Cup with Japan this summer.
Folarin Balogun - USA
Some see Balogun as the one who got away. The striker never really got a chance to impress with the Gunners, but he has had a pretty successful career since. The American has scored 24 goals in 72 league appearances for AS Monaco and is recognised as a very solid Ligue 1 striker. He will represent one of the host nations in USA this summer.
Emiliano Martinez - Argentina
You could probably say the same of Martinez, who never reached his full potential in North London. Everything changed for him when he went to Villa, becoming a goalkeeping star for both club and country. He is the Argentine number one, and he will remain in that position this summer as they look to defend their title.
Kieran Tierney - Scotland
A former Arsenal favourite, Tierney has been doing well back at Celtic, managing to stay fit after injury issues aplenty with the Gunners. But Tierney was often Arsenal's best performer during some difficult years for the team, always wearing his heart on his sleeve. Gunners fans will be delighted to see him at the World Cup with Scotland.
Granit Xhaka - Switzerland
Xhaka is another who rarely played a tick below 100% while in an Arsenal shirt. He is one of those players any team would benefit from having in the midfield, and Sunderland have found that out this season. The veteran midfielder is almost certainly heading to his last World Cup with Switzerland this summer.
Nicolas Pepe - Ivory Coast
Often dubbed a flop due to the fee that brought him to Arsenal, Pepe actually posted respectable figures while in a Gunners shirt, which is overlooked. Whether he fulfilled his fee is another question, although that is perhaps an unfair expectation given players do not choose the fee they go for.
In any case, Pepe has been superb for Villarreal over the last couple of years, since arriving on a free transfer, and he helped them finish third and record back-to-back Champions League qualifications this season. He heads to the World Cup with the Ivory Coast.
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