Chelsea v Liverpool among three Premier League matches postponed

Three Premier League matches scheduled for this weekend have been postponed ahead of Queen Elizabeth's funeral, the Premier League announced on Monday.

Chelsea's home game against Liverpool and Manchester United's clash against Leeds United at Old Trafford on Sunday have been postponed. Also, Brighton & Hove Albion's match against Crystal Palace on Saturday will also remain postponed.

The Brighton game was originally called off due to planned industrial action on the rail network, which has been stopped following the Queen's death.

Matches in England are being affected with police resources in London stretched after the Queen's death last week. A huge police operation is required with the Queen to lie in state between Wednesday and her funeral on Monday, September 19.

“Following extensive consultation with clubs, police, local safety advisory groups and other relevant authorities, there was no other option but to postpone the three fixtures,” the Premier League said in a statement.

“The Premier League would like to thank the UK Football Policing Unit and other police forces across the country, as well as our broadcast partners, for their support during this process, and will continue to liaise with them ahead of the weekend.

King Charles III follows Queen Elizabeth II's coffin as it enters the cathedral for a service of prayer and reflection at St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh. PA

“For the matches being played during the period of mourning, tributes will be paid to the Queen. New dates for the postponed matches will be announced in due course.”

The kick-off times for two of Sunday's games have also been altered, Brentford v Arsenal now starting at 12 noon local time (3pm UAE) rather than 2pm and Everton v West Ham