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Here are a bunch of Arsenal fans setting off flares inside Stamford Bridge

This is why the kickoff at Stamford Bridge was delayed.

by Zach Woosley
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Premier League, Week 7: Chelsea defeat Arsenal in a physical match on and off the pitch
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Chelsea's matcha against Arsenal of Sunday had kickoff delayed by 15 minutes after Arsenal fans set-off flares and/or smoke bombs in the concourse at Stamford Bridge.

Another angle of the previous photo.

Apparently they set some off on the street outside the stadium as well ... how clever.

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