‘This is basically an away game’ – reaction to Arsenal-Koln delayed tie

ByTNT Sports

Updated 14/09/2017 at 23:00 GMT+1

Arsenal’s Europa League opener against Koln was delayed for an hour “in the interests of supporter safety” after reports that some travelling fans were attempting to gain entry to the Arsenal end.

FC Koln fans celebrate their first goal

Image credit: Reuters

It was eventually decided that the best course of action was for the game to go ahead.

However, those in attendance at the game claimed that a number of Koln fans had managed to secure tickets for the home end and were in some parts outnumbering Arsenal fans.

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The ongoings led to quite the reaction on social media.

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