Why police clashed with Crystal Palace fans in unsavoury scenes before Arsenal showdown at Emirates Stadium — as drum is bizarrely confiscated
Crystal Palace fans clashed with police ahead of their Premier League game with Arsenal on Saturday at the Emirates.
- Arsenal host Crystal Palace
- Unsavoury scenes ahead of kick-off
- Police confiscate drum
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ToggleWHAT HAPPENED?
The away fans bizarrely had a drum confiscated ahead of Saturday's Premier League game in north London. There were some ugly scenes before kick-off as visiting supporters clashed with police and officers in high-vis jackets were seen entering the away end and taking away a drum.
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THE EXPLANATION
The police's decision to act was seemingly sparked by a flare being set off by the Palace fans. A confrontation in the away end followed, before the drum was taken away by the authorities. Although Eagles fans are often seen beating a drum, Arsenal's matchday stadium rules do dictate that musical instruments are not allowed.
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WHAT ARTETA SAID
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta told TNT Sports his team were raring to go ahead of kick-off: "We recharged, re-energised and have been very clear with each other what to expect, and then attack the second half of the season."
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WHAT'S NEXT?
Arsenal head to Nottingham Forest next in the Premier League and then host Liverpool, while Crystal Palace play Sheffield United on Tuesday.
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