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Arsenal stars went out for their Christmas party on Saturday evening
A number of the squad posted photos on Instagram ahead of the night
Theo Walcott, Wojciech Szczesny and Hector Bellerin were among them
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Published: 09:44 EST, 16 December 2014 | Updated: 20:47 EST, 16 December 2014

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New pictures have emerged of Arsenal's stars partying in central London on Saturday night after their 4-1 win over Newcastle.

The Gunners had their Christmas bash at Dstrkt nightclub in the capital after they had moved up to sixth with a convincing win at the Emirates.

Danny Welbeck, Wojciech Szczesny and Alexis Sanchez were among those pictured at the popular London spot.

Danny Welbeck (centre) heads in to Dstrkt nightclub on Saturday after Arsenal's 4-1 win over Newcastke

Goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, recently returned from injury, was also seen at the popular nightspot

Chilean forward Alexis Sanchez (left) and German defender Per Mertesacker were also present

Santi Cazorla and Olivier Giroud both notched doubles as the Gunners beat Alan Pardew's men 4-1 at the Emirates, in the process securing back-to-back wins in all competitions.

A number of the Arsenal squad were busy posting photos on social media ahead of the party, as they got into the festive spirit.

Szczesny,Theo Walcott and Hector Bellerin were the most notable of those, with the latter understandably delighted after yet another impressive display from the young right back.

Arsenal players gather for a photo ahead of their Christmas party on Saturday night

Wojciech Szczesny (left), Theo Walcott (centre) and Aaron Ramsey (right) pose for a photo

Bellerin said on Instagram: 'Buzzing for another start today and the win! Now off to our Christmas dinner tonight'. #COYG

Walcott also posted the message, 'Great win tonight! Now onto the #ChristmasParty', with Szczesny equally enthusiastic about the night ahead adding, 'Christmas party time!!

Next up for the Gunners is a trip to Liverpool next Sunday, before games against London opposition in the shape of West Ham and QPR sandwiched between, before travelling to Southampton on New Year's Day.

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