‘This was a very special hat-trick’

Nwankwo Kanu said scoring a hat-trick for Arsenal Legends against Milan Glorie at Emirates Stadium was a “special” moment for him.

The Nigerian superstar broke the deadlock with a well-placed header, nodded in a second and then slotted home his third from the penalty spot.

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Robert Pires rounded off the scoring and Kanu said it had been a fantastic day for everyone involved.

“This is special because of The Arsenal Foundation, what they are doing and the work they want to achieve,” Kanu said.

“It’s a special hat-trick. It is always, always good to see the supporters and to entertain them!”