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The best jokes as Arsenal draw CSKA Moscow in Europa League quarter-finals

Amid diplomatic crisis over the use of a nerve agent in Salisbury.

There were spy and poisoning-related jokes as Arsenal drew CSKA Moscow in the Europa League quarter-finals
Putin choosing the teams (Image: Kremlin.ru)

Amid a diplomatic crisis between Russia and the UK over the use of a nerve agent in Salisbury to poison former double agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter, Arsenal have drawn CSKA Moscow in the Europa League quarter-finals.

The first leg will be played at the Emirates on April 5th and then Arsène Wenger’s side are set to travel to Russia for the return fixture on the 12th.

A statement on the club website says fans should follow travel advice from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office:

Due to heightened political tensions between the UK and Russia, you should be aware of the possibility of anti-British sentiment or harassment at this time; you’re advised to remain vigilant, avoid any protests or demonstrations and avoid commenting publicly on political developments; while the British Embassy in Moscow is not aware of any increased difficulties for British people travelling in Russia at this time, you should follow the security and political situation closely and keep up to date with this travel advice.

These were the best jokes as Arsenal drew CSKA Moscow in Europa League quarter-finals:

Fun fact: the last time Arsenal played CSKA Moscow in London, the match was attended by Andrei Lugovoi. Who earlier that day, had met Alexander Litvinenko and allegedly slipped polonium in his tea. Traces of polonium were later found at the stadium during the investigation

— Chris Applegate (@chrisapplegate) March 16, 2018

Arsenal vs CSKA Moscow: The Corbyn Derby pic.twitter.com/N0vWjFDUpO

— LateTackleMagazine (@LateTackle) March 16, 2018

Arsenal have already started training for their clash with CSKA Moscow pic.twitter.com/oQg4mxLmbs

— Football Burp ⚽ (@FootballBurp) March 16, 2018

https://twitter.com/rpbN7/status/974646178859180033

Arsenal’s new kit for Moscow. #UEL pic.twitter.com/crG582YKPP

— Jim Beglin (@jimbeglin) March 16, 2018

https://twitter.com/KozielloEN/status/974661567081041920

The Russians think they know about toxic atmospheres…but they haven’t seen the Arsenal fan base after a naive European away defeat. ☠️

— Moh Haider (@ArsenalMoh8) March 16, 2018

https://twitter.com/SmithLeedsUtd/status/974666075001454593

https://twitter.com/ROUNDTHEBEND__/status/974626422638759941

https://twitter.com/Bermondsey1885/status/974635450630582272

https://twitter.com/aliladiere/status/974625923092893696

https://twitter.com/MrDtAFC/status/974628327569969153

Arsenal fans and Russians, the two biggest threats to democratic voting.

— Jonny Sharples (@JonnyGabriel) March 16, 2018

After drawing CSKA Moscow in the Europa League, Arsenal confirm they're taking extra precautions: pic.twitter.com/RnLjskXOYc

— Have I Got News For You (@haveigotnews) March 16, 2018

Arsenal unveil new away kit for trip to Moscow! pic.twitter.com/N8Alh1u899

— Knobmoomin (@Knobmoomin) March 16, 2018

Russian hooligans to use Arsenal's travelling supporters as a pre World Cup training session. Confidence booster.

— RG (@registability) March 16, 2018

https://twitter.com/acampbell68/status/974683558399836160

https://twitter.com/kevdavis736/status/974747336500023296