Premier League postpones weekend fixtures to mourn Queen Elizabeth

The top-flight Premier League and the English Football League (EFL) have postponed their next round of fixtures as a mark of respect following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, they said on Friday (Sep 9).

The queen, Britain's longest-reigning monarch, died peacefully at her home in Scotland on Thursday aged 96.

"As a mark of respect to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, this weekend's Premier League match round will be postponed," the league said in a statement.

"At a meeting this morning, Premier League clubs paid tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

"To honour her extraordinary life and contribution to the nation, and as a mark of respect, this weekend's Premier League match round will be postponed, including Monday evening’s game."

A meeting between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United's trip to Crystal Palace and Arsenal's clash with Everton are among the matches that will now take place at a later date.

The EFL said that all its fixtures from Sep 9 to Sep 10 will be postponed.

"This is aligned with the approach that the Premier League and the FA will take with their competitions this weekend," the EFL said.