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Leicester v Crystal Palace could be postponed, admits Premier League CEO Richard Masters as he 'waits to hear' on the impact the local lockdown will have on football

Leicester's game against Crystal Palace at the weekend could be postponed, according to chief executive Richard Masters.

A regional flare-up of coronavirus cases means Leicester will not emerge from parts of lockdown as swiftly as the rest of England.

As pubs, restaurants and cafes get ready to reopen across the country from Saturday, residents in Leicester have been told to stay at home, with schools and shops to shut this week.

Leicester's game against Crystal Palace could be postponed, according to Richard Masters

The English top flight has played 27 of the 92 fixtures that remained when the season was suspended but Leicester City are now unclear whether they can play Saturday's game against Crystal Palace at their King Power Stadium.