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On this day in 2006 Dan Smith's shocking 'tackle' shattered Abou Diaby's ankle and his Arsenal career
16 years ago today, Sunderland's Dan Smith ruined Abou Diaby's career with a horrific tackle that broke his leg. The referee that day was Dermot... | By Gunners.com | Diaby. Smith in
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![Gunners on X: "16 years ago today, Sunderland's Dan Smith ruined Abou Diaby's career with a horrific tackle that broke his leg. The referee that day was Dermot Gallagher. Decision? Yellow card. Gunners on X: "16 years ago today, Sunderland's Dan Smith ruined Abou Diaby's career with a horrific tackle that broke his leg. The referee that day was Dermot Gallagher. Decision? Yellow card.](https://pbs.twimg.com/ext_tw_video_thumb/1505912166427369472/pu/img/LoI-Dn7RdooIHNtb.jpg)
Gunners on X: "16 years ago today, Sunderland's Dan Smith ruined Abou Diaby's career with a horrific tackle that broke his leg. The referee that day was Dermot Gallagher. Decision? Yellow card.
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Gunners on X: "13 years ago this week, Eduardo suffered an appalling leg break against Birmingham. He was an excellent player that never recovered physically or mentally from that day. It's no
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