Arsenal v West Ham match postponed

NEXT Wednesday's Arsenal v West Ham Premier League match at the Emirates has been postponed - until a date yet to be confirmed - because of the continued threat of a tube strike.

A statement on Arsenal's website reads: "As a result of Monday's strike ballot and the proposed industrial action on London Underground on Boxing Day, Arsenal's Premier League match against West Ham United at Emirates Stadium, originally planned for Wednesday, December 26, has been postponed.

"This decision has been made now, due to the preparation period needed to safely operate Emirates Stadium by all the relevant agencies.

"The paramount concern was always the duty of care towards the Arsenal supporters, West Ham United supporters, matchday employees and workers and indeed everyone who was planning to attend the game on Boxing Day."