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Premier League Confirms Postponement of Fixtures Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

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The Premier League has confirmed the postponement of all matches until April 4 because of the coronavirus pandemic.

On Thursday, the league announced it was set to carry on fixtures as normal. However, an emergency meeting was called for Friday after Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta tested positive for COVID-19.

That prompted a change of thinking from the Premier League on Friday, with the following statement confirming the postponement of matches:

In addition to Arteta, Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi has also contracted the virus. Both clubs have advised that those who have been in contact with the infected individuals, including the entire first-team squads, are to self-isolate.