Steven Gerrard 'Loved Everything' About Arsenal v Slavia Prague

Rangers boss Steven Gerrard was particularly happy with Arsenal's 4-0 win over Slavia Prague on Thursday.

It's no surprise, after Slavia Prague's Ondrej Kudela was given a ten-match ban by UEFA for racially abusing Rangers' Glen Kamara during their own clash in the Europa League earlier this season.

After drawing 1-1 at the Emirates last week, some may have predicted trouble for the Gunners in teh Czech Republic. However, the north Londoners ran out comfortable 4-0 winners after taking a knee in front of the standing Slavia Prague players before kick-off.

Speaking ahead of Rangers' Scottish Cup clash with Celtic on Friday, Gerrard backed the Arsenal players for their stance.

"I loved everything about the game.," he said. "I loved Arsenal's performance, I loved the way they went about it and I admired how they approached before the game, during the game and after the game.

"I was really proud watching Arsenal last night. Everything about it. I thought the way they prepared for the game, the way the manager spoke, the way the players behaved during and after, and then to back it up with that level of performance, I sat there and really enjoyed that game. I thought it was a sensational performance."

Gerrard added that Kamara, who had been an Arsenal trainee, has been focused on football since the incident: "I think Glen has handled the whole situation really well and professionally. It is typical of him, really.

"Really calm, really measured, he is a clever kid and really mature for someone of his age.

"He has been through a lot but what he has had is really strong support from all of us here at Rangers and from everyone at the club, the supporters and you guys as well and everyone around the game.

"He has gone about his business very well, very professionally and he is fine. He is looking forward to the game at the weekend, he has prepared really well and I have had numerous chats with Glen.

"The main thing that is coming from him is that he just wants to play football and that is what he loves doing. We will continue to support him in any way that we can."

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Max Miller