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Serge Aurier BANNED from entering UK for Arsenal clash

Serge Aurier will not be available to play against Arsenal on Wednesday night, after the UK refused the PSG full-back a visa to enter the country.

Aurier was found guilty of elbowing a police officer in September, and sentenced to two months in prison, but is still a free man pending his appeal.

PSG said in a statement on Tuesday that the Home Office had originally granted him a visa, only to change their mind last week.

Serge Aurier (left) has had his visa to enter the UK revoked ahead of the Arsenal clash
Serge Aurier (left) has had his visa to enter the UK revoked ahead of the Arsenal clash

Despite several appeals the Ivorian defender, who created the French side's goal in their meeting with Arsenal earlier this season, will not be permitted to travel.