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'A mark of respect' - Oleksandr Zinchenko named Arsenal captain for Premier League clash against Leicester City

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Oleksandr Zinchenko has been named Arsenal captain for their Premier League match away at Leicester City to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the Ukraine conflict.

The Gunners announced the news on their social media channels and said the move was made “as a mark of respect,” with Zinchenko temporarily taking the armband away from Granit Xhaka.

Ad The statement read: “Alex Zinchenko is our captain today, as a mark of respect and love on the first anniversary of the conflict in Ukraine.” Premier LeagueArteta upbeat on Jesus' return to fitness — 'He's really pushing the boundaries'21 HOURS AGO Mikel Arteta has replaced Eddie Nketiah with Gabriel Martinelli in the only change to the side that beat Aston Villa 4-2 last Saturday.

Thomas Partey has returned to the squad and takes his place on the bench after recovering from a thigh injury. Partey missed the 3-1 defeat at home to title rivals Manchester City and the victory against Villa.

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