Arsenal hit back as 20,000 Cologne fans ‘infiltrate’ the Emirates

Only 2,900 Germans had been allocated a ticket to the Europa League clash

Cologne fans Emirates Stadium
Cologne fans inside the Emirates Stadium 
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Arsene Wenger expressed his surprise that last night’s Europa League tie against Cologne went ahead following disturbances at the Emirates in the hours before the match.

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