Newcastle United's scheduled clash with West Ham United this Sunday has been postponed following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The Premier League confirmed the news on Friday morning, announcing all top flight football would be cancelled in the coming days as a mark of respect.
English clubs have a tight schedule to adhere to this season with the 2022 World Cup wreaking havoc with the domestic schedule. As such, it is now unlikely to the Magpies will face their east London counterparts until after the Qatar showpiece has concluded.
The next available midweek date for Premier League games to be played looks to be in January, with the upcoming international break, European competitions and Carabao Cup fixtures making it difficult to fit extra games in before the turn of the year.
