A man has become the first person to be charged under a new law banning football fans from entering a game in England and Wales without a ticket. The legislation came into force on Sunday, in time for the match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Wembley, which City won 2-0. It is now a criminal offence for anyone to enter a football game in England and Wales without a ticket. Tailgating is when someone walks closely behind ticket holders to get through entrances. Image: Fans arriving at Wembley ahead of Sunday’s Carabao Cup final, but not everyone had tickets. Pic: PA The new law was prompted by serious disorder at the Euro 2020 final between England and Italy at Wembley in July 2021. The Metropolitan Police said it had charged Benjamin Bailey, 27, from Oldham, in Greater Manchester. He will appear at Willesden Magistrates’ Court on 1 May in connection with the alleged offence. Image: Manchester City lift the trophy after winning the Carabao Cup at Wembley. Pic: PA Two other men were arrested …