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Premier League make decision on Tottenham vs Man City after Queen's death amid Government advice

The Premier League has cancelled Tottenham's match against Manchester City following Queen Elizabeth's death at the age of 96 yesterday (September 8).

The game was due to be played at 5:30 tomorrow evening at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium but has been cancelled alongside the rest of the weekend's Premier League matches plus a host of other sporting events.

The match will now be rescheduled for a later date.

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The statement from the Premier League reads:

"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.

"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."

More to follow

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