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.
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."
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