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Crowd 'disorder' as Arsenal-Cologne kick-off delayed

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Police said they were dealing with "disorder" at the Emirates Stadium after kick-off in the Europa League match between Arsenal and Cologne in London had been delayed by an hour in the interests of "crowd safety".

Thousands of ticketless fans of the German club arrived at the Emirates, while travelling supporters who did have tickets were unable to gain access to the ground as police and stewards tried to ease the congestion in the surrounding streets.

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