Premier League matches were postponed after Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s sad demise on 8 September. The Premier League announced that the season will resume on 16 September.
Premier League trophy. (Courtesy: Reuters)
HIGHLIGHTS
- Premier League is set to return on 16 September
- Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool have had their matches postponed
- Premier League postponed their weekend fixtures as a mark of respect towards the Queen
The top flight English football returns to action over the weekend, announced Premier League on Monday, 12 September. In an official note, the Premier League authorities stated that the season is set to resume on 16 September, but three of its matches will have to be postponed due to Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral next Monday.
The three matches that are set to be affected are Chelsea’s home game against Liverpool at Stamford Bridge, Manchester United’s match vs Leeds United at Old Trafford and Brighton & Hove Albion’s encounter vs Crystal Palace.
The Brighton game was originally postponed due to planned industrial action on the rail network, which has been called off following the Queen’s death.
English football’s ruling body had already postponed all of last weekend’s fixtures as a mark of respect while other events like England’s cricket match vs South Africa returned after a day of mourning.
“Seven of the 10 Premier League fixtures this weekend will be played, with three matches postponed due to events surrounding The Queen’s funeral,” the Premier League said in a statement.
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
“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.
“For the matches being played during the period of National Mourning, tributes will be paid to The Queen at Premier League stadiums.”
Manchester United said their match was postponed because the Greater Manchester Police are “supporting forces across the United Kingdom at locations and events of high significance” after the queen’s death.
New dates for the rearranged fixtures will be announced in due course, the league added.
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