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Kyle Newbould

'No brainer' - Everton's Andros Townsend aims cheeky dig at Arsenal during World Cup commentary

Andros Townsend took his chance to aim a cheeky dig at former North London rivals Arsenal this evening when asked about Dusan Vlahovic's future.

Vlahovic, who is representing Serbia as they look to qualify for the World Cup knockout stages against Switzerland this evening, joined Juventus from Fiorentina in January after excelling with Fiorentina in Serie A. A

At the time Arsenal were also strongly linked with the forward, with Mikel Arteta keen to add depth to his squad. The Gunners instead moved for Gabriel Jesus in in the summer and an incredible start to the season has left them top of the Premier League table at the break.

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During the first-half of Serbia's clash with Switzerland, Townsend was asked about Vlahovic's options in January, specifically whether to stay at Juve or join the Gunners.

"No brainer that one," he joked before laughing. "I've got to stay neutral here, haven't I?"

Townsend, who came through the Tottenham Hotspur academy before spending eight years in the club, has clearly held onto his distaste of historic rivals Arsenal and no doubt took his chance to aim a dig at the Gunners.

The Everton man has been working on ITV's World Cup commentary coverage among many media duties since injuring his ACL in the FA Cup quarter-final defeat to Crystal Palace in March.

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