Premier League to resume this weekend but Chelsea v Liverpool one of three postponed games ahead of Queen’s funeral

The Premier League will resume this weekend but Chelsea’s clash with Liverpool at Stamford Bridge is one of three matches that has been postponed ahead of the Queen’s funeral.

All English, Welsh and Northern Irish football and senior Scottish football was cancelled last weekend as a mark of respect following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

While football came to a halt, several sports including cricket, rugby, horse racing and golf resumed over the weekend.

The strain on police resources before and during the Queen’s funeral – which will take place on Monday 19 September – has led further postponements this weekend.

Chelsea’s fixture against Liverpool, Manchester United’s home match against Leeds United and Crystal Palace’s trip to Brighton have all been pushed back.

The Premier League said in a statement: ‘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 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.

Friday 16 September

20:00 Aston Villa v Southampton (Sky Sports) 20:00 Nott’ham Forest v Fulham

Saturday 17 September

12:30 Wolves v Man City (BT Sport) 15:00 Newcastle  v AFC Bournemouth 17:30 Spurs v Leicester City (Sky Sports)Postponed Brighton v Crystal Palace

Sunday 18 September

12:00 Brentford v Arsenal (Sky Sports) 14:15 Everton v West Ham (Sky Sports)Postponed Chelsea v Liverpool  Postponed Man Utd v Leeds 

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