City vs. Spurs off as Premier League postponed this weekend in respect of the Queen
By Laura Graves
Today, the Premier League officially announced that this weekends fixtures (including Monday night football) will be postponed in respect of the mourning period for Queen Elizabeth II.
Manchester City have confirmed that this weekends Premier League fixture has been postponed in an announcement, whilst confirming that tickets will remain valid for the rescheduling.
Premier League and Football Association statements.
— Manchester City (@ManCity) September 9, 2022
The decision was made after Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II passed away peacefully at Balmoral on Thursday 8th September, at the age of 96, and after a 70 year reign – the longest serving monarch.
The Premier Leagues announcement has been met with criticism from fans and media, who claim that hosting football games, with minute silences would be the perfect way to honour the “sports loving” Queen.
Others take a different stance of distain; feeling aggrieved due to games being postponed as a result of the “establishment” they despise.
With some, understandably concerned about the upcoming Winter International Break that will already cause a fixture pile up for our athletes.
I think it would have been a very difficult decision for the Premier League to make. There are thousands of people who would respectfully partake in displays of mourning at games.
As West Ham did on Thursday night belting out “God save the Queen”, or as United did with their pin drop minutes silence. However, there will be a minority that ruin it for others with their agenda.
There will be some who boo the national anthem, or disrespect a minutes silence, as so happened in the Arsenal game in Europe on Thursday after half time.
Would this lead to riots or brawling? Who knows. But I imagine it’s a risk officials are not willing to take during such a sad period for this country.
Manchester City were set to face Tottenham this Saturday at the Etihad, and up for breaking the Spurs curse. Both teams sit level on points and remain unbeaten so far. With City superior on goal difference.
Premier League games are expected to be postponed next weekend too, due the Queen’s state funeral. No official confirmation as yet, however.
Take care of each other, blues and football fans. Life is precious, so love big and live on the edge. Rest with the Angels, Queen Elizabeth II.