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Matthew Holt

What Mikel Arteta and Martin Odegaard did at Anfield ahead of crunch Liverpool clash

Mikel Arteta and Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard paid their respects to those lost in the Hillsborough disaster ahead of the Gunners' crucial Premier League clash with Liverpool.

The pair were photographed laying down flower wreaths at the memorial plaque situated outside of Anfield ahead of the encounter against Liverpool, almost 34 years on from the tragedy. Claiming 97 lives in total, the disaster occurred at Sheffield Wednesday's home ground during an FA Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest on April 15, 1989.

Showing a classy mark of respect, Arteta and Odegaard were both pictured at Anfield on Saturday after travelling up for the clash from London, with many praising the Gunners' act of kindness.

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