First English fans arrive in Moscow

The first planes carrying Manchester United and Chelsea football fans have arrived in Moscow. The English clubs play for the Champions League trophy in the city's Luzhniki Stadium on Wednesday evening.

Overall, 51,000 fans are expected from the UK.

British police officers are travelling with them, to ensure security and to support Moscow's law-enforcers.

The hotels housing the fans are being given special police protection. Russia's security services say they're also stepping-up anti-terrorist measures.

English fans with match tickets have been granted visa-free entry into Russia. Fans have been told they must carry their tickets with them during their stay.

The teams have already arrived in the Russian capital. Chelsea and Manchester United landed at different Moscow airports on Tuesday evening.

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