Arteta: 'Ukrainian people have inspired the world ... We dedicate Leicester win to them'

Oleksandr Zinchenko wore Arsenal's captain's armband as the Gunners edged out Leicester 1-0.

It was a gesture of solidarity and respect as it marked the anniversary of Russia's criminal invasion of Ukraine.

“It was great because it was an initiative from the players,” Mikel Arteta told the club's official website. “Martin [Odegaard] came to me yesterday and they wanted to have that gesture with him.

“Today we wanted to win for him, for his loved ones, and for all the Ukrainian people that I think has inspired the world with that fighting spirit and with the togetherness they showed as a country.

“If we can add some happiness today to them and reflecting on who Alex is for us, it was a good opportunity, so I’m delighted to dedicate that win to them.”

Russia is still destroying Ukrainian cities and killing civilians including kids with all the weapons imaginable. We strongly condemn Putin’s genocide and acts of terror against Ukraine.