Arsenal: Thousands of fans stuck outside Emirates Stadium as turnstile issues delay kick-off
Thousands of Arsenal and Nottingham Forestfans were stuck outside Emirates Stadium on Saturday 12 August for their Premier League opener, as turnstile issues led to a kick-off delay. Arsenal have introduced a new e-ticketing system for this season and that was reported to be the delay at the turnstiles. Over 35,000 supporters were queuing up outside the ground just a few minutes before the scheduled 12:30pm kick-off and with empty seats in the stadium, the start was pushed back by at least 30 minutes. Footage broadcast by TNT Sports showed the chaos outside of the Emirates.
Thousands of Arsenal and Nottingham Forestfans were stuck outside Emirates Stadium on Saturday 12 August for their Premier League opener, as turnstile issues led to a kick-off delay.
Arsenal have introduced a new e-ticketing system for this season and that was reported to be the delay at the turnstiles.
Over 35,000 supporters were queuing up outside the ground just a few minutes before the scheduled 12:30pm kick-off and with empty seats in the stadium, the start was pushed back by at least 30 minutes.
Footage broadcast by TNT Sports showed the chaos outside of the Emirates.
