In 2009 Eduardo da Silva, then of Arsenal, was suspended for two games for diving, but the sanction was later revoked.

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Some countries only require players to be resident for two years before handing them passports, such as Arsenal striker Eduardo da Silva, who plays for Croatia.

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Eduardo da Silva made a weaving run to the edge of the England box and the Arsenal player timed his pass to perfection as Olic beat the offside trap.

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The latest casualties add to a growing injury list at Arsenal that also includes striker Eduardo da Silva, who was not fit enough to be in the squad to face Stoke.

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Striker Eduardo da Silva, playing because of the knee injury suffered by Robin van Persie playing for Holland during the week, made little impact and his strike partner Adebayor looked less than convincing with two headed chances.

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