Arsenal to repay travelling fans after United thrashing

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11 April 2012

Arsenal have reached for their chequebook in response to Sunday's 8-2 mauling at Old Trafford.

The Gunners confirmed yesterday that they have offered to cover the cost of a ticket for a future Arsenal away game for every one of the club's supporters who attended the match as part of the official away ticket allocation.

The club are also looking to begin the process of addressing the shortcomings so horribly exposed on the pitch in Manchester as they close in on the signings of South Korea forward Park Chu-young from Monaco and Brazilian full-back Andre Santos from Turkish side Fenerbahce.

It is being widely reported that Santos is close to joining the Gunners although there has not yet been any official confirmation from either club, and Arsenal are also expected to confirm the signing of Park before the transfer window closes tomorrow night.

The club have also been linked with Chelsea duo Yossi Benayoun and Florent Malouda, although Blues boss Andre Villas-Boas stated last week he had no intention of letting the Frenchman leave Stamford Bridge.

While no deals have been confirmed since Sunday's drubbing, at least the travelling support of around 3,000 know they will be getting some form of compensation.

A statement from the club read: "Arsenal Football Club has announced it will be writing to fans who travelled to Old Trafford on Sunday with an offer to cover the cost of a match ticket at a future Barclays Premier League away game.

"Sunday's result was obviously disappointing for everyone connected with the club. Our travelling fans were magnificent throughout and we want to recognise their fantastic support. We will be writing to them shortly with the details."

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