Arsenal stars get secret Santa presents as Ben White is trolled by team-mates over Gemma Collins love

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ARSENAL stars have been getting in the festive spirit after the squad’s secret Santa presents were revealed.

Top of the table Gunners are currently preparing for Saturday’s crunch Premier League clash at second-placed Liverpool.

Ben White was trolled by his secret Santa gift[/caption]

The Arsenal defender received this customised Gemma Collins cup[/caption]

A video previously went viral of the star chasing Gemma Collins for a selfie[/caption]

Skipper Martin Odegaard has got his hands on the cup already[/caption]

They currently lead the Reds and Aston Villa by a point, and they know that victory at Anfield would ensure them Christmas No1.

Ahead of the trip north, Mikel Arteta’s men have been getting in the party spirit early.

The squad’s secret Santa gifts have been dished out today at London Colney, and some of them were absolutely hilarious.

Footage emerged of Arsenal ace Ben White fan-boying over ex-TOWIE star Gemma Collins while on holiday last year.

And one of his team-mates was keen to poke fun at that as the 26-year-old defender ripped off the wrapping paper to unveil a customised mug covered with photos of Collins.

Speaking to goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale, White says: “No-one else would know how funny this is, but you do.”

Ramsdale replies: “What is it? GC?”

As White stands there admiring the mug, he responds by saying: “Yeah, it’s a long story!”

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After the footage was shared on X, formerly known as Twitter, fans were quick to react to the hilarious gift.

“This is unreal,” wrote one, as another added that they “had tears” while a fellow Gooner asked: “Who gave him that? Iconic.”

Footage emerged previously of White back in his younger days recording himself on video shouting: “GC! GC come here.”

That was while he was running down a street chasing the TV personality, whom he eventually caught up with while she was walking with her entourage.

“Yeah, pack it in,” said Collins in the clip, as her friends chuckled with delight.

Supporters soon began mocking the former Brighton and Leeds man after the footage went viral, but at least White now seems to be seeing the funny side.

And he was not the only one caught on camera receiving their presents from the secret Santa.

German star Kai Havertz, who has three dogs, unwrapped some merchandise for his pet pooches.

“I have three [dogs], but I have five jumpers here so maybe I have to get two more dogs,” joked the ex-Chelsea man.

And skipper Martin Odegaard appeared to absolutely love his gift as he got his hands on the cup – although he will be hoping for a much larger one come the end of the season.

The Norwegian opened his present to unveil a mug that had an arrow pointing up above the words “Best captain ever”.

“Hey that’s nice,” said the ex-Real Madrid playmaker before adding: “I will have my coffee, you know, in the morning in this one.”

It remains unclear what boss Arteta received – but I think we all know that all he wants for Christmas is three points from Liverpool.