Arsenal vs Eindhoven could be held as scheduled, there is a risk of delay in the Premier League schedule

The Telegraph: Arsenal vs Eindhoven could be held as scheduled, there is a risk of delay in the Premier League schedule

Live it on September 12. According to the “Daily Telegraph”, because the death of the Queen of England requires a lot of police security resources, it is doubtful whether Arsenal’s Europa League group match against PSV Eindhoven can be held as scheduled.

It is understood that the biggest threat this week may be the Premier League games, which were originally scheduled to start on Friday, but have been massively postponed because London police will need to invest heavily in security for the funeral of the late Queen next Monday. risk.

In addition, The Telegraph has learned that UEFA is confident in other European games this week, except for Arsenal’s Europa League group stage against PSV Eindhoven, because the game will be held in London, and the time is close to the Queen’s. The funeral was less than four days away. The Champions League match between Rangers and Napoli has already been postponed.

There are growing fears that a large number of football games will be postponed due to police shortages amid the ongoing national mourning period. Politicians will arrive in London this week for the Queen’s funeral, in the largest security operation in London’s history.

A spokesman for the National Police Chiefs’ Council said: “Following the decision by the Premier League and the EFL to cancel this Premier League match, we will be working with football clubs to ensure that matches can be played safely where possible. The situation is unique and we are working closely with all those involved.”

Following the postponement of the Rangers and Napoli games, UEFA announced that away fans would not be allowed to enter the Rangers home and urged them not to travel to Glasgow. At the same time, UEFA also banned Rangers fans from travelling to Naples next month in order to achieve so-called “sporting fairness”. UEFA said: “Away fans will not be allowed to watch the game between Rangers and Naples live, and Rangers fans will not be able to go to Naples to watch the next round of the game between the two sides. UEFA hopes that fans will not travel away to respect the special moment. Happening.”