Former Arsenal forward Lukas Podolski has given his support to Cologne fans after supporters of the German side were involved in disturbances during the day of the UEFA Europa League match against the Gunners at the Emirates Stadium on Thursday.
Podolski, who also played for the Bundesliga club, posted on Twitter (h/t Stephan Uersfeldof ESPN.co.uk): "Cologne don't need to hide or be ashamed and it was just an insane atmosphere, better than in Champions League."
Thousands of Cologne supporters arrived in north London, with kick-off delayed for an hour as Arsenal fans struggled to enter the stadium.