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Man City postpone Arsenal clash over coronavirus fears

Manchester City have confirmed a decision to postpone Wednesday's Premier League clash with Arsenal over coronavirus fears.

"Manchester City’s Premier League fixture at home to Arsenal has been postponed," a club statement read.

"The decision to postpone tonight's game has been taken as a precautionary measure on medical advice, after it emerged that personnel from Arsenal FC have come into contact with the Olympiacos owner, Evangelos Marinakis, who has been named as a positive case of COVID-19.

"Manchester City FC wishes Mr Marinakis a speedy recovery, and further information will follow in the coming days about rescheduled dates, but supporters are advised not to travel to Etihad Stadium for this fixture.