The Premier League have confirmed that Arsenal v Everton is off this weekend, following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
A statement read: 'At a meeting this morning, Premier League clubs paid tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. To honour her extraordinary life and contribution to the nation, and as a mark of respect, this weekend's Premier League match round will be postponed, including Monday evening's game.
'Richard Masters, Premier League Chief Executive, said: "We and our clubs would like to pay tribute to Her Majesty's long and unwavering service to our country. As our longest-serving monarch, she has been an inspiration and leaves behind an incredible legacy following a life of dedication.
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"This is a tremendously sad time for not just the nation but also for the millions of people around the world who admired her, and we join together with all those in mourning her passing."
'Further updates regarding Premier League fixtures during the period of mourning will be provided in due course.'
The statement comes following the news of Queen Elizabeth II's passing on Thursday evening, with the Premier League holding talks with the Government on how to proceed. The EFL have already issued a statement confirming talks with the Government are set to take place as part of 'Operation London Bridge', with an official announcement expected to be released soon.
The protocol details the events that take place following the Queen's passing which included the postponement of sporting fixtures. The EFL's statement read: "Consideration in respect of EFL fixtures will be discussed with the Government and the wider sport sector during the period ahead, and an appropriate announcement will be made at the earliest opportunity."
Rugby League will be allowed to go ahead this weekend, and the Premier League has made this bold decision despite the UK Government granting them approval to run the full fixture schedule.
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