Arsenal have confirmed their Premier League clash at home to West Ham which was due to take place on Boxing Day has been postponed.
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This is because London Underground tube drivers are protesting over Bank Holiday Pay, with the first strike pencilled in for December 26.
The Gunners have decided to call the game off because the delays on matchday would prevent a number of people from not making the match in time for kick-off.
"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," said a statement on the club's official website.
"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."
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