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David Luiz 'to be rewarded with new Arsenal contract' at Mikel Arteta's request

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Soccer Football - Premier League - Arsenal v Burnley - Emirates Stadium, London, Britain - August 17, 2019 Arsenal's David Luiz [REUTERS/David Klein]

David Luiz is in line to earn a fresh one-year extension to his Arsenal contract as a reward for his positive influence at the club.

The Brazilian defender was handed an extra 12 months on his deal in the summer with many believing he would move on at the end of this season.

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