Arsenal and West Ham took the opportunity to give back to the community and provide festive cheer to those in need.
In the spirit of Christmas, the players of both clubs appeared to relish the chance to give back with visits to local hospitals and charities.
Arsenal players dropped in on Whittington Hospital in Islington and also met supporters at Centre 404 and Pedal Power.
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Centre 404 is a place for young disabled people and their families and Pedal Power is a centre for the learning disabled community with profound and complex needs.