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ARSENAL'S attempt to praise their "brilliant support" in Milan failed miserably.

Ahead of the Gunners' Europa League win over AC Milan, their official Twitter account posted a video of four supporters holding a flag.

 Arsenal's show of support saw just four fans in Milan
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Arsenal's show of support saw just four fans in Milan

Alongside the video with a backdrop of the famous Milan Cathedral was the caption: "We've seen some brilliant support so far."

But apart from the three men and one woman holding the bright yellow flag, there appeared to be no sign of any other Arsenal fans.


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And Twitter users were quick to pick up on it.

One Arsenal supporter wrote: "3 people holding an arsenal banner is brilliant? Bet it said Wenger out too and u changed it."

Another joked: "Brilliant support? Stop lying."

But those who did attend the San Siro were in for a treat.

Arsenal produced a masterclass to cruise past the sleeping Italian giants and come back to London with a two-goal advantage.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan opened his Arsenal account to get the Gunners on their way after 15 minutes.

 Arsenal players celebrate Mkhitaryan's early goal against the Serie A giants
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Arsenal players celebrate Mkhitaryan's early goal against the Serie A giantsCredit: ALBERTO LINGRIA
 Arsenal produced a dominating performance in Milan to take a two-goal advantage into the second leg
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Arsenal produced a dominating performance in Milan to take a two-goal advantage into the second legCredit: AP:Associated Press
Arsenal fans in much better spirits for Europa League as they dominate AC Milan at the San Siro

Aaron Ramsey then latched on to Mesut Ozil's wonderful pass through the heart of defence before rounding the keeper to double their advantage.

It was a much-needed performance for boss Arsene Wenger after four straight defeats piled huge amounts of pressure on the Frenchman.

 

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