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Manchester United and Watford showed their support for Ukraine amid their ongoing conflict with Russia by holding up a peace sign before kick-off at Old Trafford on Saturday.

The two sets of players came together to make the gesture as United boss Ralf Rangnick held up the sign to supporters and cameras.

It was Rangnick's idea to use the peace sign - which included various translations of the word as well as the recognised symbol - and he was backed by his players and the club, with Watford also keen to participate in the show of solidarity.

Russian troops continue to target Ukraine's cities, including its capital Kyiv, with air and missile strikes and the country's health minister has confirmed almost 200 people have already been killed and more than 1,000 wounded in the tragic scenes.

Rangnick lived in Moscow for six months in his previous role at Lokomotiv Moscow prior to moving to United back in November.

Speaking about the conflict earlier this week, Rangnick said: "The situation is desperately sad.

"I think everybody will think similarly about that, it's just an incredible situation that we have a kind of war in Europe. And therefore, the decision Uefa took [to strip Russia of the Champions League final] was inevitable and it was the right decision.

"I think everybody has