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Away fans’ guide to Milan: Key information for Arsenal fans

With five months of the season to go, Arsenal are exactly where they want to be, both domestically and in Europe.

In the Premier League, the Gunners boast a healthy six-point lead over Man City and Aston Villa at the top of the table, while in the Champions League, they are the only club left with a 100% record after six matches played.

Next up for Mikel Arteta's men is a trip to Milan to take on Internazionale at the San Siro. A win could see them guarantee top spot and, in theory, the ‘easiest' route to the final in May.

If you are an Arsenal fan making the trip over to Italy for the match, our guide below has all the information you need to know.

How many Arsenal fans are going to Milan?

Arsenal have been given an allocation of 4,361 tickets for the match against Inter Milan at the San Siro. The stadium has a capacity of 75,871, so this figure is above the 5% minimum that UEFA dictates all clubs must receive for European away matches.

This figure is marginally less than the allocation Liverpool fans were given earlier in the campaign, but it isn't thought that the behaviour of Liverpool supporters has had any impact on Arsenal's allocation.

All of these tickets have been sold to Platinum, Gold, Travel Club Members, Silver, Cannon and Junior Gunner Members. There is also a chance that some Arsenal fans will travel over without tickets, with thousands of supporters desperate to sample the San Siro before it is demolished.

Where will Arsenal fans sit at the San Siro?

Arsenal fans are going to be located in the upper tier of the Curva Sud, behind one of the goals at the San Siro. The decision to place away fans ‘up in the gods' is a deliberate ploy by Inter Milan to try and minimise the impact that visiting supporters can have on the match.

Specifically, Arsenal fans will be located in blocks 301-318, and they will have Inter Milan supporters on either side. The segregation between away fans and home fans will be heavy, and there will also be protective netting wrapped around the away section to prevent missiles from coming in and going out.

Full fans' matchday guide for Inter Milan away

Where to eat & drink for Arsenal fans in Milan

Milan is one of the most popular cities in Europe for tourists, so Arsenal fans won't be short of things to do on matchday, and that includes pubs, bars and restaurants. Our three recommendations are as follows:

  • Old Tenconi Pub – Via Federico Tesio, 15, 20151 Milano MI, Italy
  • English Football Pub – Via Valpetrosa, 5, 20123 Milano MI, Italy
  • Pub O’Connell – Via Brera, 3, 20121 Milano MI, Italy

How to get to the San Siro: Guide for Arsenal fans in Milan

San Siro is located around 5km west of the centre of Milan, which rules out walking for the majority of supporters, particularly in January. The easiest way to get to the stadium from the centre is to use the M5 metro line, which passes through several stops in the city centre.

Once on the M5 metro line, you can depart at either San Siro Ippodromo or San Siro Stadio. Both of these stations are just a short walk away from the stadium.

Andy is a freelance sports writer with ten years of experience covering major sporting events across Europe. He has also been a season ticket holder at Old Trafford since 2008 and has visited over 40 football stadiums in the United Kingdom and abroad following the Reds.

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