All Premier League fixtures postponed following death of Queen Elizabeth II
By Ric Turner, Fri 09 September 2022 12:38
Spurs clash will have to be re-scheduled, whilst games against Borussia Dortmund and Wolves also in doubt
All football fixtures this weekend have been postponed following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the Premier League and FA have confirmed.
It means that City's home game against Tottenham Hotspur, scheduled for a 5.30pm kick off tomorrow evening, will now have to rearranged. It remains to be seen whether Wednesday's Champions League tie with Borussia Dortmund will go ahead, whilst next weekend's game against Wolves is also likely to be postponed.
Richard Masters, Premier League Chief Executive, said: “We and our clubs would like to pay tribute to Her Majesty’s long and unwavering service to our country. As our longest-serving monarch, she has been an inspiration and leaves behind an incredible legacy following a life of dedication.
“This is a tremendously sad time for not just the nation but also for the millions of people around the world who admired her, and we join together with all those in mourning her passing.”
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