Police storm away end at Arsenal to remove drum before Crystal Palace fans set off banned red and blue flares

CRYSTAL PALACE fans set off red and blue flares at the Emirates ahead of their Premier League match at Arsenal this afternoon.

The Eagles made the short trip north of the river to take on Mikel Arteta's side.

Palace fans are known for producing a unique atmosphere during home matches at Selhurst Park.

Ahead of today's match, however, they had their drum taken by Emirates stewards.

In response to the confiscation, Palace fans found a different way to show their support for their team.

Moments before kick off, supporters let off huge banned red and blue flares in the away end.

Plumes of smoke could be seen during the TNT Sports broadcast of the match.

Posting a video clip of the smoke, fan channel wrote: "They took our drum but that ain’t stopping us."

Another Palace fan gushed: "My club."

Unfortunately for those in the away end, Arsenal took an early lead.

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Gabriel Magalhaes clambered above his marker to nod the Gunners in front in the 11th minute.

The Brazilian then profited on shambolic defending to double his side's lead on 37 minutes.

Roy Hodgson has been under pressure of late amid a poor run of form.

Former Chelsea and Brighton boss Graham Potter, who has been linked with Palace in the past, was spotted in the stands at the Emirates.