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Arsene Wenger hopes Arsenal's Europa League clash with CSKA Moscow is not affected by tensions between UK and Russia....as only 500 away supporters expected to make trip to London for Thursday's first leg

Daily Mail | April 4, 2018

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Arsene Wenger believes the ongoing political tensions between the United Kingdom and Russia will not spill over into tomorrow's Europa League clash against CSKA Moscow.

Thursday's quarter final will be played amid of backdrop of diplomatic unrest between the two nations, heightening fears of potential trouble.

To ease concerns of violence off the pitch, the Russian club are due to bring around 500 fans with them to London - a number that should be relatively routine to police.

Arsene Wenger hopes Arsenal's game against CSKA Moscow is not affected by violence
Arsene Wenger hopes Arsenal's game against CSKA Moscow is not affected by violence
Wenger raised political tensions between the UK and Russia as a possible issue ahead of the tie
Wenger raised political tensions between the UK and Russia as a possible issue ahead of the tie

And Wenger is hopeful the problems will not lead to flash points tomorrow night.

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