Arsenal show support for GayGooners & LGBTQ+ fans with 'love is love' banners outside Emirates Stadium ahead of Brentford game

Last updated 21/02/2023

17:29 11/02/2023

Love is love banner at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium

Getty & Arsenal FC

Arsenal are celebrating GayGooners and their LGBTQ+ fans during Saturday's game against Brentford in the Premier League.

GayGooners was formed 10 years ago this month
It was the first LGBTQ+ supporters club in British football
February is LGBTQ+ History Month

WHAT HAPPENED? Rainbow coloured billboards have been put around Emirates Stadium ahead of the game, which proudly show off the message 'love is love'.

THE BIGGER PICTURE: The matchday programme also features a double page spread, which celebrates the 10-year anniversary of the launch of GayGooners, which has grown into the largest LGBTQ+ supporters group in the world.

GayGooners exists to unite LGBTQ+ Arsenal supporters and allies around the world.

Through our actions, we want people to know that this is a club for them. We represent everyone ❤️ pic.twitter.com/pryA6R54WC
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) February 11, 2023

WHAT NEXT FOR ARSENAL? The Gunners host Brentford on Saturday afternoon looking to stretch their lead at the top of the Premier League table to eight points.

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