Train strikes cows, delays Arsenal fan's visit to Burnley

Arsenal fans on their way to Burnley to celebrate Arsene Wenger's 20th anniversary as Gunners boss were a little late arriving to Turf Mooooor, and for good reason, after a Grand Central train struck a herd of cows on its way to Lancashire.

The train, which departed Kings Cross station in London at 9:38 a.m. GMT, reportedly killed eight cows crossing the track between the capital and Peterborough, throwing a wrench in services for trains heading north.

Noted Arsenal supporter Tim Stillman documented the bovine botheration on his Twitter account, and after some resourceful redirection, arrived late for Sunday's late Premier League fixture after taking the rails to Leeds.

"Due to animals on the railway between Peterborough and London Kings Cross all lines are blocked. Train services to and from these stations may be subject to disruption on all routes. Disruption is expected until 14:00," a Grand Central statement announced.