Which Premier League matches are on this weekend? Latest news and what has been said after postponement due to the death of Queen

The Premier League returns this weekend after a season hiatus due to the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

Football was put on hold across the country last weekend in tribute to Her Majesty’s sad passing.

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Top clubs will be in European action for the most part as usual this week, while the EFL has confirmed that their fixtures will return from Tuesday as scheduled.

However, with the Premier League returning, the three scheduled matches will be canceled.

Chelsea vs Liverpool and Manchester United vs Leeds will not take place this weekend.

Brighton vs Crystal Palace is also being postponed, but the decision was made due to railway strikes, which have since been canceled, and before the Queen’s death.

A statement read: “Premier League matches will resume this weekend after a break from the season as a mark of respect following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

“Seven out of ten Premier League games this weekend will be played, with three games postponed due to events surrounding the Queen’s funeral.

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“In addition, the kick-off times for two Premier League matches are changing.

“The games postponed on Sunday 18 September are Chelsea FC’s game against Liverpool FC at Stamford Bridge and Manchester United’s home game against Leeds United.

“Brighton and Hove Albion FC’s game against Crystal Palace FC, to be played at 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 17, also continues to be postponed.”

One of the games to be rescheduled is Arsenal’s journey to Brentford, which now takes place on Sunday at noon, a match you can follow live on talkSPORT.

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Manchester City’s trip to Wolves on Saturday is also live on talkSPORT, kicking off at 12.30pm and Newcastle’s home game against Bournemouth is live on talkSPORT 2.

We also have exclusive commentary on Friday night’s matches, with Aston Villa vs Southampton live on talkSPORT, while Nottingham Forest vs Fulham will be live on talkSPORT 2.

The statement added: “After extensive consultations with clubs, police, local security advisory groups and other relevant authorities, there was no option but to postpone the three matches.

“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 over the weekend.

“For the matches played during the period of National Mourning, the Queen will be honored in the Premier League stadiums.

“New dates for the postponed games will be announced in due course.”

“In addition, the kick-off times for two Premier League matches are changing.

“The games postponed on Sunday 18 September are Chelsea FC’s game against Liverpool FC at Stamford Bridge and Manchester United’s home game against Leeds United.

“Brighton and Hove Albion FC’s game against Crystal Palace FC, to be played at 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 17, also continues to be postponed.”

The statement added: “After extensive consultations with clubs, police, local security advisory groups and other relevant authorities, there was no option but to postpone the three matches.

“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 over the weekend.

“For matches played during the period of National Mourning, the Premier League stadiums pay tribute to The Queen.

“New dates for the postponed games will be announced in due course.”

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The EFL and FA have confirmed that their competitions will resume.

The EFL said: “The competition schedule returns as scheduled from Tuesday, September 13, with tributes to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at venues across the country.

“A minute of silence will be observed before the matches, with black armbands for the participants, flags at half mast and the national anthem in stadiums.

“With a national policing plan now in place, the League and Clubs will continue to work together with their forces regarding any challenges that may arise regarding the surveillance of specific matches.

“Individual circumstances will be considered on a case-by-case basis, in accordance with the standard protocols of the Match Safety Advisory Group (SAG).”

The FA added: “After a period of pause and reflection before our national match, we can confirm that matches will resume as scheduled.

“We will recommend clubs, leagues and leagues across the country to observe a minute of silence before games are played, and that black armbands be worn where possible.

“All flags at Wembley Stadium and St George’s Park will remain at half-mast this week and this weekend.

“The FA can also confirm that all scheduled football matches will be postponed on the day of Her Majesty the Queen’s funeral on Monday 19 September.

“Our thoughts are with His Majesty King Charles III, our President, HRH The Prince of Wales, and the entire Royal Family at this time.”