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Premier League postpone City's clash with Arsenal over coronavirus fears

The Premier League have postponed Wednesday night's match between Manchester City and Arsenal after Nottingham Forest and Olympiacos owner Evangelos Marinakis contracted coronavirus and visited the Emirates Stadium.

A statement read: 'Tonight’s game between Manchester City and Arsenal has been postponed as a precautionary measure following the announcement yesterday that Evangelos Marinakis has contracted COVID-19.

'Thirteen days ago, Olympiakos played at the Emirates Stadium in the Europa League and Mr Marinakis, the Greek club’s owner, met with several Arsenal squad members and staff.

The Premier League have postponed Wednesday's match between Man City and Arsenal

'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.