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Arsene Wenger sits in stands with Chelsea fans… while suspended midfielder Granit Xhaka is in Arsenal away end

Wenger has made sure he is near the dugouts at Stamford Bridge, but keeps getting his view blocked by cheering fans as his side lose

ARSENE WENGER is sitting in the stands at Stamford Bridge with Chelsea fans - but keeps having his view blocked by cheering fans.

The Arsenal boss, serving a four game ban for pushing a linesman, has made sure he is near the dugouts to communicate with his technical area - and looked glum as the Blues took the lead.

 Arsene Wenger looks glum in the stands at Stamford Bridge
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Arsene Wenger looks glum in the stands at Stamford Bridge
 Chelsea fans celebrate Eden Hazard's second goal around Wenger
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Chelsea fans celebrate Eden Hazard's second goal around WengerCredit: Rex Features

He was not the only Gunners employee sitting in the stands, as suspended midfielder Granit Xhaka took his place in the Arsenal away end, smiling with fans.

Wenger shoved fourth official Anthony Taylor during their 2-1 win over Burnley after being sent to the stands by referee Jon Moss.

 The Frenchman was left annoyed when a cheering fan blocked his view
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The Frenchman was left annoyed when a cheering fan blocked his view

This is the third match Wenger is watching away from the dugout but this time he is sat with Blues supporters rather than the directors’ box, which is on the other side of the stadium.

 And security guards had to intervene when Chelsea scored the first goal as fans celebrated towards Wenger
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And security guards had to intervene when Chelsea scored the first goal as fans celebrated towards WengerCredit: Rex Features
 Arsene Wenger allegedly called referee Jon Moss a "cheat" during Arsenal's 2-1 win over Burnley
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Arsene Wenger allegedly called referee Jon Moss a "cheat" during Arsenal's 2-1 win over BurnleyCredit: Getty Images

Wenger is surrounded with security in the middle of the East Stand because it the same side as the tunnel – meaning he has easy access to the dressing room.

The 67-year-old is allowed to give his side team talks before kick off and at half time as well as having to fulfil his media duties.

 Suspended midfielder Granit Xhaka was with fans in the Arsenal away end
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Suspended midfielder Granit Xhaka was with fans in the Arsenal away endCredit: Twitter
 Xhaka seems happy enough as he poses with fans
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Xhaka seems happy enough as he poses with fans
 The midfielder was sent off for the ninth time in three seasons last month
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The midfielder was sent off for the ninth time in three seasons last month

Arsenal and Chelsea came to an agreement for him to sit on the terraces and arranged for stewards to escort him to his seat.

But he looked annoyed a happy fan in front of him jumped to his feet to celebrate Marco Alonso's opening goal in the lunch time kick-off today.

 He has to sit with Chelsea fans in order to be near the dugout and the dressing rooms
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He has to sit with Chelsea fans in order to be near the dugout and the dressing roomsCredit: Reuters

And security guards had to step in when the opener was scored, with Blues fans celebrating towards the Frenchman.

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