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.
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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.