Hollywood actor, Colin Firth stars in a new Christmas advert launched by Arsenal FC, alongside a number of players from both the Gunners' men's and women's teams.
The Gunners have launched their Christmas campaign, which focuses on community work in North London, including visits to local hospitals, a lunch for care leavers on Christmas Day, as well as an ongoing match day mental health drop in support as part of the Premier League's Together Against Suicide campaign.
The ad, which is titled 'Twas The Season', is set in the streets of North London, and emphasises the power of celebrating the moments which matter together, including the euphoria of Arsenal winning their first Premier League title in 22 years last season.
It shows Colin Firth taking a journey through Islington, retelling the story of Arsenal's historic Premier League success, which finishes with him outside the club shop at the Emirates Stadium. It also features contributions of Arsenal's men's players, Gabriel and Ricardo Calafiori, and Alessio Russo from the women's team, who also played a key role in England's back to back European Championship success.
Colin Firth is also spotted having an exchange of words with Gabriel in Portuguese, a language which Firth has shown he is more than capable of speaking, having spoken the language in the 2003 hit, Love Actually.
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“At Arsenal, we support each other and keep moving forward together", says Arsenal defender, Gabriel. “The support I feel from the club and our supporters means so much to me and my family.
“Christmas is about being together, showing thanks and remembering what matters".
“This film celebrates that connection, and we want to carry that with us as we look forward to everything we have ahead".
Arsenal have also launched their own Christmas card, with money raised going towards the club's foundation.
The ad is directed by Si&Ad, who are known for their work in adverts, having previously worked on ads for TalkTalk, Robinsons, Durex, The Trainline, Thinkbox and Morrisons.
Back in June, Arsenal also donated 40 pairs of their socks to donkeys to help protect their legs from infection at the Redwings Horse Sanctuary, which was described as "one of the more unusual donations" it has been offered over the years.
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