Arsenal game snowed off

ARSENAL'S Barclays Premier League clash against Bolton last night was called off due to heavy snow.

The match became the latest sporting fixture to fall foul of the severe wintry weather affecting the UK after an assessment of the ground and surrounding areas yesterday afternoon.

The pitch at the Emirates Stadium was playable but, as with both of this week's Carling Cup semi-finals, there were safety issues affecting fans and concerns over transport.

A club statement read: "Despite making every effort to stage tonight's match, the sudden and unpredicted adverse change in weather conditions in the Highbury area has left us no choice but to postpone the fixture."