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Arsenal, Chelsea clash to raise funds for London tower fire victims

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Extensive damage is seen to the Grenfell Tower block which was destroyed in a disastrous fire

Proceeds from a clash between London soccer giants Arsenal and Chelsea will go to support people caught up in the Grenfell Tower fire, the Football Association said on Friday.

Officials said they were hoping to raise "in the region of 1.25 million pounds" when FA Cup winners Arsenal take on Premier League champions Chelsea for the 2017 Community Shield at the Wembley Stadium on Aug. 6.

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