Tottenham and Arsenal fans will have to take pictures of themselves without the help of selfie sticks at home matches.

The extendable rods for taking pictures with a smartphone or camera have been banned from the clubs’ stadiums.

Spurs said sticks will be confiscated from anyone trying to take them into the ground.

The ban emerged after a letter from a member of Tottenham’s customer care team was posted on Twitter and confirmed by the club.

The letter says: “Selfie sticks have now been banned from entering White Hart Lane.” An Arsenal spokesperson told the New Journal: “We can confirm that selfie sticks are banned on matchdays at Emirates Stadium. The club’s ground regulations prohibit any object that could be used as a weapon or could compromise public safety.”