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Muamba showing 'small signs of improvement'

ESPN staff
March 19, 2012
Bolton manager Owen Coyle and chairman Phil Gartside have been at Fabrice Muamba's bedside © Getty Images
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Bolton midfielder Fabrice Muamba is showing "small signs of improvement" as he continues his fight for life at The London Chest Hospital.

Muamba was admitted to the ICU at The London Chest Hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest on the pitch during Bolton's FA Cup game at Tottenham on Saturday.

He remains in a critical condition but his heart is now beating without the assistance of medication and he has begun to move his arms and legs.

"Fabrice Muamba remains in intensive care at The London Chest Hospital, where today he is showing small signs of improvement," read a joint statement, released by Barts and the London NHS Trust and Bolton.

"His heart is now beating without the help of medication and he is also moving his arms and his legs.

"However, his long-term prognosis will remain unclear for some time.

"He is still critically ill and will continue to be closely monitored and treated by staff in The London Chest Hospital's intensive care unit."

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