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Arsenal substitutes go glamping with strange zip-up sleeping bags to keep their legs warm

The likes of Mohamed Elneny, Ainsley Maitland-Niles and David Ospina all donned the bizarre clothing in the dugout at the Hawthorns

IT turns out Arsene Wenger isn't the member of Arsenal that struggles when putting on winter clothing.

A host of Gunners substitutes donned coats in the dugout at the Hawthorns, as they wrapped up in bizarre sleeping bags in efforts to keep their legs warm.

 Mohamed Elneny and Ainsley Maitland-Niles wrapped in sleeping bags in the dugout
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Mohamed Elneny and Ainsley Maitland-Niles wrapped in sleeping bags in the dugoutCredit: AFP or licensors
 The Egyptian international found the funny side of his clothing despite the fashion faux pas
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The Egyptian international found the funny side of his clothing despite the fashion faux pasCredit: PA:Press Association

The likes of Mohamed Elneny of Ainsley Maitland-Niles donned the truly terrible item of clothing, and just like their boss, struggled in their efforts.

Wenger was mocked once again by fans on social after failing to master the zip on his coat during Arsenal's 3-2 win over Crystal Palace.

And after finally getting into their sleeping bags, the Egyptian international and former Ipswich loanee could't help but break into laughter.

Maybe they realised quite how ridiculous they looked.

 The duo couldn't help themselves from laughing after getting into the sleeping bags
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The duo couldn't help themselves from laughing after getting into the sleeping bagsCredit: AFP or licensors
 Francis Coquelin and David Ospina also donned winter coats in the dugout
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Francis Coquelin and David Ospina also donned winter coats in the dugoutCredit: PA:Press Association

It wasn't long for Maitland-Niles to enter the field of play against West Brom, as he replaced Sead Kolasinac in the 37th minute.

The left-back limped down the tunnel after being on the receiving end of a late Gareth Barry tackle.


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He is now a major doubt to face Chelsea on Wednesday, along with Mesut Ozil who was not included in the squad to face the Baggies.

Wenger revealed prior to kick-off that "there is a little chance" the German playmaker will feature against the Blues at the Emirates as he nurses a slight knee injury.

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