Coronavirus: Manchester City Vs Arsenal clash postponed due to deadly virus fears

Wednesday’s Etihad Stadium clash is first Premier League game to be postponed due to coronavirus after positive test from Olympiacos owner Evangelos Marinakis, whose side played Arsenal in Europa League

The Premier League game between Manchester City and Arsenal on Wednesday has been postponed ”as a precautionary measure” due to the coronavirus outbreak.

It is the first Premier League game to have been postponed as a result of the deadly virus.

The move came after a positive test for Covid-19 was returned by Olympiacos owner Evangelos Marinakis – whose side played at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium on February 27.
The Premier League said in a statement: “Following medical advice, Arsenal FC and Manchester City FC consider it is necessary to postpone their fixture due to be played this evening to give time to fully assess the situation.

“The Premier League has therefore agreed that tonight’s game will be rearranged.”

“We understand this will cause inconvenience and cost to fans planning to attend the game but Arsenal, Manchester City and the Premier League have agreed that the short notice of Mr Marinakis’ infection means there is no alternative but to take the time to complete a proper assessment of risk.”

The League said the postponement was linked directly to Marinakis’s infection, and there were currently no plans to postpone other matches.

Wolves, meanwhile, are incensed UEFA has decided not to postpone their shceduled Europa League tie at Olympiacosm after Marinakis – who is also Nottingham Forest’s majority owner – announced on Tuesday he had contracted the virus.

The Premier League side’s appeal to have Thursday’s last-16 first leg called off was rejected by UEFA and the game will go ahead behind closed doors as the spread of coronavirus continues to affect sporting events.

Arsenal said tickets bought for Wednesday’s scheduled match would be valid for when the game is rearranged.

Despite Marinakis’ diagnosis and his position at Forest, the English Football League insists there are no immediate plans to postpone any fixtures.

On Tuesday, Marinakis had taken to Instagram to announce his positive test.

He wrote: “The recent virus has ‘visited’ me and I felt obliged to let the public know.

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2 loser clubs no one cares for in 2020. :yawn: