Glasgow could be a tad busy a week on Tuesday as Arsenal and U2 pay a visit.

May be busy on 18 August
No peace for the wicked
It will be a busy night in Glasgow on Tuesday 18 August as not only will U2 be playing at Hampden but Arsenal will be calling in at Parkhead for the Champions League play-off round first leg against Celtic. The date has been confirmed by Strathclyde Police after there had been doubts about the date of the game due to the U2 concert. Police had concerns over the volume of traffic moving in and out of Glasgow but have now issued a statement which said: "Strathclyde Police acknowledge that this will be a very busy time for the city, but as with any major event, public safety will be paramount. Contingencies will be in place across the whole of Strathclyde to ensure the safety of supporters and members of the public, not only for the match but also for the U2 concert at Hampden Park."

Assistant chief constable Fiona Taylor, head of operational support, went on: "It will be crucial to the success of the evening that fans come early for the match and use public transport where possible to avoid delay." A Celtic spokesman said: "Congestion in the east and south of Glasgow will be at unprecedented levels with the concert at nearby Hampden Park. The stadium will open at 6.15pm and there will be live entertainment ahead of the vital Euro clash."

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