ARSENAL fans face long security checks for their Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain.
The Gunners take on the Ligue 1 champions in their Group A opener on Tuesday night.
And Emirates chiefs sent a letter to fans warning them of the fact they could be held up by increased checks at the gate.
The letter said: “Unfortunately, supporters will NOT be allowed entry to the stadium without the printed copy of confirmation of purchase email/letter AND photo ID, to accompany their match ticket.
“PLEASE NOTE. As a consequence of these extra security checks, supporters are advised to allow more time than usual to enter the stadium. Ticket checks and searches will be thorough and potentially time consuming.
“These extra security measures have been put in place to ensure the safety of all supporters and are reflective of the current security situation in France.
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"These extra measures are the result of consultation with the French authorities, both clubs and the Metropolitan Police.
"We would like to thank all our supporters for your understanding and co-operation with this matter."
It could take Gunners supporters up to two-and-a-half hours to get into the Parc des Princes.
The massive security operation is due to the terror attacks that have taken place in France in the last 18 months.
Paris was hit by ISIS fanatics in a coordinated attack on the French capital with three suicide bombers targeting the Stade de France.
Loud bangs could be heard as France took on Germany in a friendly as the blasts went off.
The other attacks saw 130 people killed - 89 of them murdered in the Bataclan theatre while watching American rock band Eagles of Death Metal.
And a controlled explosion was carried out on a suspicious vehicle outside the ground moments before France took on Iceland in the Euro 2016 semi-final.
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