FA Sanction Return of Premier League matches
Manchester City may return to Premier League action against Wolverhampton Wanderers this weekend, after the FA had just announced that England football matches would return.
Last weekend’s games were postponed, but this weekend’s series of games continues. But not all games. It will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis due to the police concerns regarding Monday’s royal funeral.
Games in London are in danger of being postponed.
In a statement released today by the FA, they said this about the return of football.
Manchester City’s match against Wolves may go ahead, but matches in London are unlikely to take place due to police problems.
Arsenal’s Europa League match against PSV on Thursday has been cancelled. The decision was announced today by both clubs and will be re-adopted in due course.
The Athletic have also reported that the trip from Liverpool to Stamford Bridge may be cancelled. The police presence may not be large enough for the game to continue.
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All matches on the Monday of the funeral will be canceled regardless of the location of the match. There are no Premier League games on Monday.
As for the matches in London this match week, Brentford will host Arsenal and Tottenham will host Leicester City. Those matches, including Liverpool vs Chelsea, could all be in jeopardy, but the other matches should be fine.
Manchester United and Leeds United could be called off if police believe their presence will not be able to stop the fans’ Glazers protests.
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