There is no doubt that the biggest absentee from the English Premier League matches in the middle of this week is the Arsenal-Manchester City match, which was scheduled for Wednesday at the Emirates Stadium in London. But why was the confrontation between the title contenders postponed? And when will it be held?
Arsenal and Manchester City are ranked first and second respectively in the Premier League table, but the confrontation between the current leaders and the second-placed team must wait now. The two teams were preparing for an exciting battle at the Emirates Stadium tonight, with Arsenal in great shape this season, winning all five league matches, including against Liverpool and Tottenham.
Why postpone?
Tonight's match between Arsenal and Manchester City has been postponed due to the "gunners" having to play a European League match against the Dutch club PSV Eindhoven, which will take place tomorrow evening, Thursday. This match between Arsenal and PSV Eindhoven was scheduled at the Emirates Stadium on Thursday, September 15, but was postponed after the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
The postponement of this match came, although other English teams participating in European football competitions played their scheduled matches at the time, but Arsenal was not able to go ahead with hosting its match against PSV Eindhoven. UEFA confirmed the postponement of the match due to "severe restrictions on police resources" in London due to the Queen's funeral, according to the British Daily Mail.
Arsenal were in danger of losing the three points if their match against PSV Eindhoven was not rearranged, according to UEFA regulations, but the Premier League agreed to move the match against City to avoid that scenario. Reportedly, Arsenal were eager to play the match but eventually it was decided to postpone the Europa League match until 6pm on Thursday 20 October.
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