Chelsea vs Liverpool at risk with Premier League in talks to move London fixtures

CHELSEA’S clash with Liverpool could be moved amid policing issues in the capital following The Queen’s death.

The Queen died peacefully aged 96 on Thursday – marking an end to her historic reign and making her son, Charles, King.

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Charles, who will now be known as King Charles III, gave a sombre statement as he led the nation in mourning last night.

The Premier League and EFL have postponed all matches this weekend along with a host of other sporting events.

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The Queen’s passing comes as…

• Liz Truss hailed the Queen as ‘the rock on which modern Britain was built’
• King Charles told of his ‘greatest’ sadness as he paid tribute to his mother
• The Queen went from a shy daddy’s girl to a hero who dedicated her life to the country
• The Union flag flew at half mast as the devastating news was announced
• Prince Charles has now become King Charles III
• Prince Harry was pictured holding his head as he travelled to Balmoral to be with his family
• Crowds have gathered at Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle and Balmoral to pay tribute to the Queen

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However, Chelsea’s Premier League showdown at home to Liverpool is still currently scheduled to take place on Sunday 18 September at 4:30pm.

And Brentford’s home clash with Arsenal is due to kick-off at 2pm earlier that day.

Tottenham are also scheduled to play at home on Saturday 17 September against Leicester City at 5:30pm with that match still expected to go ahead.

However, there are fears that Sunday’s London matches could be postponed or even moved to another location.

No sporting events are expected to take place during the Queen’s funeral parade and service, expected to be on Monday 19 September.

But millions of people are likely to start descending on London on the Sunday, which will provide a huge drain on Metropolitan police resources, to pay tribute to The Queen after her 70-year reign.

That could mean that there will not be enough officers available to work at both Stamford Bridge and the Brentford Community Stadium.

That scenario would also provide a major fixture headache for Premier League chiefs to go with the re-arrangement of this weekend’s games.

Uefa announced that Champions League football WILL go ahead for Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City and Tottenham next midweek after The Queen’s death.

The Blues host RB Leipzig on Wednesday while Liverpool welcome Ajax to Anfield 24 hours earlier.

That could mean that the Prem game between the two the following Sunday is moved forward to Saturday.

However, Arsenal will be loath to move their match at Brentford to the day prior as they take on PSV at the Emirates in the Europa League on Thursday 15 September.

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Thousands have already descended on Buckingham Palace to mourn the loss of The Queen[/caption]