Arsenal have released a statement responding to reports of a terror threat from Isis on the Emirates Stadium for their Champions League quarter-final against Bayern Munich.
A media outlet linked to the Islamic State issued a threat to all four quarter-final ties taking place this week, with Arsenal and Manchester City in action on Tuesday evening.
The Gunners are playing at home to Bayern while City have travelled to Spain to face off against Real Madrid.
The other two games take place on Wednesday with Atletico Madrid hosting Borussia Dortmund and Paris Saint-Germain playing at home to Barcelona.
Arsenal have now responded to the reported terror threat
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The Metropolitan Police confirmed they were 'aware' of the terror threat and moved to assure the public in London that a 'robust policing plan' was in place.
Arsenal have now responded to the alleged terror threat with no changes made to how they usually plan for matches.
The statement read: “We work closely with the Metropolitan Police regarding the safety and security of all supporters and staff at Emirates Stadium for all our matches.
“Our planning for tonight’s fixture is no different and our approach, working together with the Police and Uefa, is proportionate to the current UK threat level.”
Uefa announced the games would be going ahead as planned and were working closely with local authorities in England, Spain and France.
"Uefa is aware of alleged terrorist threats made towards this week's Uefa Champions League matches and is closely liaising with the authorities at the respective venues," the statement said.
"All matches are planned to go ahead as scheduled with appropriate security arrangements in place."
Spain will have more than 2,000 officers working over both games in Madrid while French interior minister Gerald Darmanin has also promised a 'considerably reinforced' security unit.
The Met Police will be on alert around the Emirates
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The Met Police's deputy assistant commissioner Ade Adelekan attempted to ease any fears of an attack taking place.
He said: "The UK terrorism threat level remains at 'substantial' meaning an attack is likely, and we work closely with colleagues from across Counter Terrorism Policing in planning for events here in London, to take into account any relevant information that could help us to keep those attending safe.
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Real Madrid host Manchester City on Tuesday evening
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"We're aware of online and media reports in relation to calls to target matches across Europe and here in London.
"However, I want to reassure the public that we have a robust policing plan in place for tonight's match and we continue to work closely alongside the club's security team to ensure that the match passes peacefully.
"As ever, we ask the public to remain vigilant, and if they see any that doesn't look or feel right, then report it to police or security staff."
