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Arsenal boss Arteta hails Gunners support ahead of Community Shield clash with Manchester City
LAYTH YOUSIF has been at the club's HQ London Colney to speak with the Basque ahead of the Wembley curtain raiser
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta reacts during the pre-season friendly match at the Emirates Stadium, London. Picture date: Wednesday August 2, 2023.

ARSENAL boss Mikel Arteta has hailed the club’s loyal support ahead of the eagerly awaited Community Shield clash against Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on Sunday.

Looking tanned, fit and healthy at the club’s training HQ, Gunners manager Arteta praised the dedication of the fans, following what has been an already busy summer.

In response to a question from the Morning Star newspaper at London Colney, the San Sebastian-born 41-year-old spoke highly of the backing the North Londoners receive from their legions of fans.

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