Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says Nicolas Pepe has his backing following the striker's red card in the goalless draw against Leeds on Sunday.

Ivory Coast forward Pepe is facing up to a three-match domestic ban after appearing to headbutt Ezgjan Alioski.

"I will give Nico my full support all the time," Arteta said. "He knows where he has to improve and we all know his qualities."

Arsenal travel to Norway to face Molde in the Europa League on Thursday.

Arteta called Pepe's behaviour "unacceptable" after the incident, but any suggestion the 25-year-old's career at the Emirates could be over was quickly shot down.

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