Uefa has opened disciplinary proceedings following the crowd problems which overshadowed Thursday night’s Europa League match between Arsenal and Cologne at the Emirates Stadium. The Group H tie, in which Arsenal eventually ran out as 3-1 winners, was delayed by an hour as ticketless Cologne fans looked to gain entry to the ground. Both clubs are facing disciplinary charges from European football’s governing body. Cologne face charges of crowd disturbance, setting off fireworks, throwing of objects and acts of damage by fans, while Arsenal face an investigation for “stairways blocked in away supporters’ sector”. The German club were issued with 3,000 tickets, but around 20,000...
Full Story »