Arsenal and Tottenham fans face travel chaos ahead of huge clash with fears heavy rain and strong winds will hit trains
ARSENAL and Tottenham fans may face travel chaos for the North London derby.
The rivals face off at Spurs’ stadium at 2pm this afternoon.
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However, supporters making their way to the ground from south of London could have their journeys disrupted by the heavy rain and strong winds that have battered the area overnight and this morning.
Network Rail warned passengers planning to get Southern, Gatwick Express, Thameslink or Great Northern trains may see disruption.
That could also cause headaches for Brighton fans heading along the south coast to Bournemouth, also for a 2pm kick-off.
A Network Rail statement said: “Heavy rainfall is affecting the Southern, Gatwick Express and Thameslink networks, especially south of London and towards the South Coast.
“Some strong winds are also expected.
“This weather may disrupt journeys until the middle of the day today, 28 April. Please check journey planners before you travel.”
However, trains appear to be running on time as things stand.
And there is no Met Office weather warning in place, though.
Thankfully, the forecast does not look too bad for the actual match at Tottenham, either – with grey skies expected and the possibility of some rain.
Spurs head into the North London derby certainly hoping to pour a dampener on Arsenal’s title hopes.
The Gunners know they will need to be virtually faultless in their run-in to the end of the season – and are reliant on Manchester City dropping points.
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