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Former Arsenal Defender John Roberts Dies at 69

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Former Arsenal defender John Roberts died aged 69, the club confirmed on Monday, per their official website.

Roberts helped the Gunners win a memorable double in 1971, as the Highbury outfit surged to the league title and the FA Cup. He spent three years with Arsenal, having signed from Northampton Town in 1969; the defender also played for Birmingham City, Wrexham and Hull City.