English Premier League released a statement stating that the fixtures will return this weekend after a pause last week as a mark of respect following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. The statement confirms that 7 out of 10 matches will take place while the rest of the 3 remain postponed.
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Premier League has also confirmed that kickoff timings for 2 fixtures will also change. The matches that remain postponed include Chelsea vs Liverpool at Stamford Bridge and Manchester United vs Leeds United at Old Trafford, both were due on 18th September. Brighton vs Crystal Palace at Falmer Stadium on 17th September is also postponed. New dates for the matches postponed will be announced by Premier League in due course.
Premier League this weekend’s schedule
17th September (Saturday)Â fixtures –
- Aston Villa vs Southampton at 12:30 am
- Nottm Forest vs Fulham at 12:30 am
- Wolves vs Manchester City at 5:00 pm
- Brighton vs Crystal Palace postponed
- Newcastle United vs Bournemouth at 7:30 pm
- Tottenham vs Leicester City at 10:00 pm
18th September (Sunday) fixtures –
- Brentford vs Arsenal at 4:30 pm
- Chelsea vs Liverpool postponed
- Manchester United vs Leeds United postponed
- Everton vs West Ham at 6:45 pm
Premier League further stated that after considerable talks and consultation with clubs, police, local Safety Advisory Groups, and other authorities, postponing the 3 fixtures was the only option.
UK Football Policing Unit and other Police forces in the country were thanked by the Premier League along with broadcast partners for their support and will continue to cooperate with them leading to the weekend.
Premier League also confirmed that tributes will be paid to The Queen at the stadiums in all the matches played during the national mourning period.
The fans who were agitated last week due to the postponing of the fixtures are questioning the reason why matches in Manchester and Brighton have been postponed when the funeral procession will take place on Monday after the matches.
Some fans have said that as all the remaining 3 fixtures are derbies, they require more police force as compared to the rest and thus remain postponed. Premier League has faced a lot of flak since the last week from the fans and should look forward to getting the scheduling back to normal once the mourning period ends.
