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Lewis Pangratiou

Surprise problem facing Premier League ahead of Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham return to action

Premier League football's return to action could be hindered by a shortage of TV trucks caused as a result of the 24/7 coverage being given to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's funeral.

The Premier League made the decision to postpone all games at the weekend as Britain entered a 12-day mourning period. However, the DCMS' guidance ahead of the upcoming matches is that games are permitted to go ahead.

A statement read: "Our guidance will stay the same. There's no obligation to cancel as far as the government is concerned. But it's ultimately up to the Premier League and EFL to make those decisions."

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