Extra police were sent to the Emirates Stadium in north London to deal with disorder which broke out at the Europa League tie.
Thousands of ticketless away fans were refused entry.
They had earlier brought central London to a standstill and police said a number of flares had been discharged by the supporters.
Posts on social media sites showed large numbers of Cologne fans singing and marching around Oxford Circus.
There were also reports of fighting inside the ground with FC Koln fans pictured fighting with stewards ahead of the Europa League tie.
A Scotland Yard spokesman said a policing plan had been in place for the game and additional officers deployed.
The spokesman said four people were arrested on suspicion of public order offences.
FC Koln fans square up to stewards inside the stadium before the delayed match
Arsenal issued a statement on their website warning travelling fans they risked being kicked out of the ground if they bought tickets in the sections of the Emirates reserved for home supporters.
“Please note visiting supporters that purchase a ticket in the home end for this fixture are likely to be ejected from the stadium,” the statement said.
Despite this, Cologne fans were clearly visible in home sections all around the stadium ahead of the rescheduled kick-off.
The game kicked off at 9.05pm and Arsenal went on to win 3-1.
The German club are returning to European competition for the first time in a quarter of a century.
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