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Premier League 'at risk of further delay next weekend amid fear of clashing with Queen's funeral'

Premier League postponements are at risk of extending into next weekend, with clubs unlikely to agree on where fixtures should be played amid concerns over holding matches in London, according to reports.

The Premier League decided to shutdown this weekend as a mark of respect following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday.

And now, it is believed that next week's fixtures in the capital are also under threat due to safety fears, with police officers set to be redeployed as a result of the Queen's state funeral on Monday September 19.

The Premier League is at risk of further postponements next weekend, according to reports
Matches in London are under threat as police prepare for Queen Elizabeth's state funeral

Matches in London are under threat as police prepare for Queen Elizabeth's state funeral

As matches outside of the capital are likely to go ahead unaffected, a proposal has been reportedly made to reverse the fixtures for London-based teams, so that they would instead play away from home next weekend rather than at their own stadiums.