Cheeky Oxford United fans stand on top of vans to watch Arsenal FA Cup clash for free

Many fans say they will do "anything" to watch their side play, but one group of Oxford United fans proved that's the case by finding a clever way of watching their FA Cup clash against Arsenal

Patrick Austen-Hardy Senior Sports Journalist

22:27, 09 Jan 2023Updated 22:35, 09 Jan 2023

Unfortunately for those Oxford United fans, they were not able to see their side pull off a shock(Image: Getty Images)

A group of cheeky Oxford United fans clambered onto their van to watch their side’s FA Cup clash against Arsenal for free.

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The League One side were drawn against the current Premier League leaders in the FA Cup third round. Unfortunately, there was no magical cup upset as Mikel Arteta ’s side scored three second half goals to secure a 3-0 victory.

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However, Karl Robinson’s side fought valiantly against the cruising Gunners side who looked vulnerable at times during the first half. Fortunately, one small group of fans did not have to pay for the privilege of the contest.

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Instead of a West Stand at the Kassam Stadium, there is a wooden fence and a large car park. While the club have frequently tried to erect a stand in its place, it does enable some fans to be able to watch the game for free.

In order to do this, some rather cheeky fans drove a van towards the fence and parled as close as possible. They then clambered onto the top of the van so they could see onto the pitch.

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And just like that, they were able to watch the current best team in the country face their side for the best part of nothing. They did not even need to pay for parking at the Kassam Stadium as it is currently free.

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Predictably, they are not the first fans in Oxford to come up with this idea. When matches were played behind closed doors during the Coronavirus pandemic, many fans took it upon themselves to drive up to the ground and stand on top of their vans and cars.

Nearly two years later, some fans were able to see Arsenal forward Eddie Nketiah take his goal tally for all competitions to seven goals. The Englishman, who has scored two Premier League goals in his last three league matches since Gabriel Jesus got injured, scored a fine brace after Mohamed Elneny gave the Gunners’ a second half lead.

In fact, those fans on top of their vehicles would have had the best view in the house for all three Arsenal goals.

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