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Tom Victor

Mikel Arteta backs Arsenal fans as Ukraine gesture planned for Watford clash

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has backed Arsenal's fans amid plans to wear yellow and blue in support of the people of Ukraine.

Supporters of the London club have made the pledge after similar shows of solidarity in stadiums up and down the country, including at Wembley Stadium before last weekend's Carabao Cup final.

More than a week has passed since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, with the death toll rising amid shellings and air strikes across the European country and reports emerging of Russian forces seizing the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant.

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