Arsenal’s Europa League game against PSV Eindhoven on Thursday has been called off ahead of the funeral for Queen Elizabeth II, UEFA announced on Monday.
The U.K. has entered a period of national mourning following the death of the queen on Thursday and last weekend’s Premier League fixtures were cancelled as a mark of respect.
The Europa League clash is the first to be suspended this week and a UEFA statement read: “This is due to the severe limitations on police resources and organisational issues related to the ongoing events surrounding the national mourning for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.”
A UEFA source told ESPN they are confident Chelsea’s Champions League game against FC Salzburg on Wednesday will go ahead as planned.
An Arsenal statement on Thursday read: “Our UEFA Europa League home fixture against PSV Eindhoven, scheduled for Thursday Sept. 15, has been postponed.
“The postponement follows liaison between UEFA, the Metropolitan Police and ourselves, after the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
“We apologise for any convenience this may cause and share our thanks for your support and understanding.”
Source: espn.co.uk
