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Danyal Khan

Government guidance on Premier League fixtures as Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham learn fate

The UK Government have made their stance clear on potential fixture cancellations of Premier League game week seven following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

At around 6 pm (GMT) on Thursday, September 8, 2022, it was announced to the public that at the graceful age of 96 and after 70 years of incredible service to this country. The Queen had passed away peacefully at Balmoral Castle in Scotland after it was revealed earlier during the day that she had been placed under 'medical supervision.'

The news itself broke during Arsenal's opening UEFA Europa League clash against FC Zurich. Once it was out there, all London clubs paid their tributes to the longest reigning Monarch with their own messages on social media. The Gunners stopped their social media coverage of their win on Thursday night, too, as a consequence of this heartbreaking development.

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