The Premier League postponed all games that were due to be played from Saturday through Monday as a mark of respect after the death of Queen Elizabeth II at the age of 96.
Calling off matches in a season that has been truncated by the winter World Cup, which kicks off in Qatar on Nov. 20, means finding a place to play the games is no easy task.
Here we take a look at the games that have been called off, other fixtures that are at risk, and possible solutions.
Which games have been postponed?
All matches in the seventh round of fixtures.
Are any other games at risk of being postponed?
The Queen's funeral is expected to be held on Monday, Sept. 19, which would not impact the Premier League as the two-week international break begins on the same day. But the matches due to be played the weekend before it, Sept. 16-18, are under threat.
Police resources will be required for the days leading up to the funeral and that means football matches might not be able to take place for safety reasons.
This is especially the case in the London area (matches in bold) — especially the two scheduled for the Sunday. Chelsea vs. Liverpool could, logistically at least, move forward a day and be played on the Saturday, but Arsenal are in Europa League action on Thursday evening so could only play on the Sunday.
Friday, Sept. 16, 2022
- Aston Villa v Southampton
- Nottingham Forest v Fulham
Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022
- Wolverhampton Wanderers v Manchester City
- Brighton & Hove Albion P-P Crystal Palace*
- Newcastle United v AFC Bournemouth
- Tottenham Hotspur v Leicester City
Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022
- Brentford v Arsenal
- Chelsea v Liverpool
- Everton v West Ham United
- Manchester United v Leeds United