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– Manchester City’s Champions League clash with Borussia Dortmund will hold as planned despite Premier League games being called off.
– The status of next week’s European games involving English sides had been uncertain after English clubs cancelled their domestic fixtures this weekend as a mark of respect following the death of Her Majesty The Queen on Thursday.
– There had also been concerns of further disruptions to the football calendar as a result of a lack of available police due to the Queen’s funeral.
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– The Premier League winners are due to take on the German side at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday evening in the European competition’s second round of group fixtures.
– It’s understood the game will still go ahead, though there has been no official confirmation from organisers UEFA.
– If there are no policing issues, fixtures are expected to be played.
– Liverpool, Rangers and Chelsea are also due to play at home in the competition next week.
– Manchester United have confirmed on their official website that their trip to FC Sheriff will go ahead as planned next Thursday.
– A statement read: ‘Following discussions with the relevant governing bodies and in line with guidance issued by the UK Government, we can confirm our UEFA Europa League fixture against FC Sheriff will take place as scheduled on Thursday evening in Moldova.
– ‘Match arrangements will remain the same for fans who are traveling to support the team in Chisinau.’
United can confirm that Thursday's #UEL visit to Sheriff Tiraspol will go ahead as scheduled on Thursday.#MUFC
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) September 9, 2022
– Meanwhile, Arsenal’s Europa League clash against PSV Eindhoven at the Emirates on Thursday looks set to go ahead as planned after the Gunners received clearance from the Met Police to host the game.
– According to a report from the Evening Standard, the Met Police have informed the club that they are currently comfortable with the game taking place on Thursday evening.
– The decision will be officially announced in the coming days, to allow supporters from both clubs to make arrangements.
– Mikel Arteta’s side began their Europa League campaign with a win last night against Swiss Super League champions FC Zurich.
– Goals from summer signing Marquinhos, and Eddie Nketiah secured three points for the Gunners in St Gallen.
– After the death of the Queen was announced in the half-time interval, both teams met in the centre circle prior to the restart to observe a minute’s silence to commemorate the late monarch.
