By Spy Uganda
At least eight Arsenal fans have been arrested in Uganda following the Gunners’ victory over Manchester United/
Arsenal welcomed their fierce rivals to the The Emirates Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
The Gunners have been in sensational form this season and were looking to re-establish their five-point lead at the top of the Premier League.
They managed to do just that as they emerged 3-2 victors.
It was a superb day for Arsenal, with fans around the world celebrating their side’s success against their rivals.
A group of Arsenal supporters in Uganda managed to get in serious trouble during their celebrations, though.They Arsenal took to the streets of Jinja on Monday morning to celebrate the victory.
The fans were wearing Arsenal shirts and travelled in a convoy of five vehicle.
One of the supporters even carried a symbolic trophy that they had bought at a local store.
But their celebrations came to a halt when police intervened.
The group were told they didn’t have a permit to hold the procession, which is a public order offence.
At least eight Arsenal supporters partaking in the celebrations were arrested.
James Mubi, the regional police boss and a self-declared Arsenal fan, said: “What would happen if an altercation with rival fans broke out? They did not inform police to provide security for their procession.”
Mubi is also said to have wondered why they were celebrating when only half of the matches in the season had been played.
Arsenal are next in action on Friday January 27 when they travel to Manchester City for a mouth-watering FA Cup fourth round tie.
