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– Three Premier League matches have been postponed this weekend before the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.
– Chelsea’s home game with Liverpool and Leeds United’s trip to Manchester United have been called off.
Sunday's fixture between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge has been postponed, the Premier League have confirmed. ⤵️
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) September 12, 2022
Our #PL home game against Leeds, due to be played on Sunday 18 September, has been postponed.#MUFC
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) September 12, 2022
– Brighton against Crystal Palace had already been called off because of rail strikes and remains postponed.
The Premier League have confirmed that our fixture with Brighton remains postponed and will not take place this weekend.#CPFC
— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) September 12, 2022
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– The other league matches between 16 and 18 September will take place after football paused last weekend as a mark of respect following the Queen’s death.
– “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,” said a Premier League 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.
– “For the matches being played during the period of National Mourning, tributes will be paid to the Queen at Premier League stadiums.
– “New dates for the postponed matches will be announced in due course.”
The #PL will resume this weekend after a pause to the season as a mark of respect following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Seven of the 10 Matchweek 8 fixtures will be played, with three postponed due to events surrounding The Queen’s funeral.
— Premier League (@premierleague) September 12, 2022
