Arsenal caught on the hop as boozy Cologne fans make it an anxious night | Barney Ronay


London was given a taste of what it feels like to have thousands of boisterous, tribal supporters descend on the city, but the scene was largely peaceful

So this is how it feels to be there when the English turn up, to be over there when we go over there. On a night of confusion, anxiety and some mild outbreaks of violence around the Emirates Stadium, London had a taste of what it feels like to be caught on the hop by thousands of boisterous, tribal, boozed-up football fans in search of a space to call their own for the night.

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The visitors were largely well behaved, the response of police and club sensible, if a little strained

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