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'I've missed them so much' - Bellerin thrilled with Arsenal fans' return ahead of 'meaningful' north London derby

Hector Bellerin is delighted to see fans back in some Premier League stadiums ahead of Arsenal’s north London derby clash with Tottenham on Sunday.

The Spain international says there is nothing more sad for a footballer than playing in an empty stadium, and he believes having supporters gives an advantage to the home team.

On Thursday, Arsenal welcomed supporters back to the Emirates Stadium for the first time since March and put on a show with a 4-1 thrashing of Rapid Vienna in the Europa League.

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“The fans give an advantage to the home team,” Bellerin told beIN SPORTS.