Premier League game between Manchester City and Arsenal which was scheduled for tonight has been postponed "as a precautionary measure" because of coronavirus.
The decision came after some players and staff of Arsenal came in close contact with the Olympiacos owner Evangelos Marinakis, who has now been diagnosed with Coronavirus.
Evangelos Marinakis
The wealthy Greek businessman, who also owns Nottingham Forest, watched his Greek team beat the north London club at the Emiates Stadium during their last month’s Europa League clash, and met multiple players and officials afterward.
As a precaution, the players and staff affected have been placed in self-isolation for 14-days, but Thursday will be the last day of the isolation.That is because the meeting between Marinakis and the Arsenal officials took place 13 days ago.
The Premier League said in a statement: "Following medical advice, Arsenal FC and Manchester City FC consider it is necessary to postpone their fixture due to be played this evening to give time to fully assess the situation.
"The Premier League has therefore agreed that tonight's game will be rearranged."
Credit - ESPN
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