OFFICIAL: The Premier League Resumes This Weekend After Break Due To Queen Elizabeth II Death.

 The Premier League 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.

In addition, kick-off times will change for two Premier League matches.

Matches postponed on Sunday 18 September are Chelsea’s matches against Liverpool at Stamford Bridge, and Manchester United’s home match v Leeds United.

Brighton & Hove Albion’s fixture against Crystal Palace, that was due to be played on Saturday 17 September, will also remain postponed.

This weekend’s match schedule as follows:

Friday 16 September:

20:00 Aston Villa 🆚 Southampton

20:00 Nott'm Forest 🆚 Fulham

Saturday 17 September:

12:30 Wolves 🆚 Man City 

15:00 Newcastle 🆚 AFC Bournemouth

17:30 Spurs 🆚 Leicester City 

Postponed Brighton 🆚 Crystal Palace

Sunday 18 September:

12:00 Brentford 🆚 Arsenal 

14:15 Everton 🆚 West Ham 

Postponed Chelsea 🆚 Liverpool 

Postponed Man United 🆚 Leeds 

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.