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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta insists second lockdown increases the squad's 'responsibility to give fans happiness' as Gunners gear up for Europa League clash with Molde

Mikel Arteta says his players have even greater responsibility to bring some joy to Arsenal supporters as the country prepares to head into a second lockdown.

The nation will shut down for at least another month from Thursday though, unlike during the first lockdown earlier this year, elite sport will be allowed to continue.

Arteta, whose side face Norwegian's Molde, who have also won their opening two group matches, in their third Europa League game on Thursday, said: 'The message to the fans is that I miss them a lot.

Mikel Arteta is gearing up for Arsenal's Europa League clash at home to Molde on Thursday
The Gunners head into the Europa League clash on Thursday night in confident mood

'With what we are trying to build here I want them to be a part of the feeling and passion we want to transmit as a football club.