Unlike the majority of Premier League teams, the current top two in Arsenal and Manchester City will not be playing domestic league fixtures this midweek.
The Gunners and the Cityzens were initially due to play each other on Wednesday, October 19, at the Emirates Stadium but the game was later postponed. That's because Arsenal's Europa League fixture with PSV Eindhoven - that was initially due to be played on September 15 - was rescheduled for this coming Thursday (October 20).
Following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II on September 8, all Premier League games that weekend were postponed as clubs paid respect to Her Majesty. Whilst many games in Europe went ahead the following week, Arsenal's game with PSV was consequently postponed due to a shortage of police resources in the capital in the build-up to the Queen's funeral.
