Arsenal will monitor talks between tube drivers and London Underground amid the possibility their Wolves match could be under threat.
Arsenal's Boxing Day clash with Wolves could be moved
Arsenal will monitor talks between tube drivers and London Underground amid the possibility their Boxing Day match against Wolves could be under threat due to a planned strike.
The Gunners have sold all 60,000 tickets available for the game at Emirates Stadium, but access to the ground for both supporters and the club's 1,000 matchday employees could be restricted if planned strikes go ahead.
Drivers have scheduled a 24-hour walkout on Boxing Day and on three other days over the next two months.
Situation
"We would like to make all supporters aware of the situation surrounding our proposed home match against Wolves on Monday 26th December," read a statement on the club's
official website.
"The club is fully aware of the proposed industrial action on London Underground on Monday 26th December.
"We are closely monitoring the situation, together with all the relevant agencies, including the Metropolitan Police, Transport for London, London Underground, the FA Premier League, Wolverhampton Wanderers FC and Islington Council.
"The paramount concern to Arsenal Football Club is the duty of care we have towards the Arsenal supporters, Wolverhampton Wanderers supporters, matchday employees and indeed everyone who is planning to attend this match.
"Any decisions or developments regarding this match will be immediately communicated on Arsenal.com."
Hope
The 2,200 members of trade union Aslef agreed to strike on Boxing Day, January 16th, February 3rd and 13th in a ballot last week.
That decision is being challenged by London mayor Boris Johnson in the high court and there is hope that an agreement can be reached to prevent the strike.
It is understood Arsenal could put the fixture back by 24 hours if the planned strike goes ahead.
