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Of course we must remember but, with the best intentions, we've gone too far

The order of ceremony was comprehensive, but long. At Arsenal's match with Tottenham on Sunday, both teams wore embroidered poppy shirts, while two soldiers from the Royal Artillery — a supporter of each team — laid wreaths in the centre circle.

As they did, two young fans held up photographs of a player from each team, killed in the First World War.

This was followed by another member of the Royal Artillery reading the Ode of Remembrance, before a trumpeter played The Last Post.

The order of ceremony for remembrance at Sunday's derby was comprehensive, but long
The order of ceremony for remembrance at Sunday's derby was comprehensive, but long

Fans were told that when this had finished, referee Mark Clattenburg would blow his whistle, signalling a minute of silence.