Arsenal’s Europa League clash against PSV Eindhoven on Thursday looks set to go ahead as planned after the Gunners received clearance from the Met Police to host the game.
The status of the Europa League group stage fixture had been uncertain after all English clubs cancelled their domestic fixtures this weekend as a mark of respect following the death of Her Majesty The Queen on Thursday.
There had also been concerns of further disruptions to the football calendar as a result of a lack of available police due to the Queen’s funeral.
However, according to a report from the Evening Standard, the Met Police have informed the club that they are currently comfortable with the game taking place on Thursday evening.
The decision will be officially announced in the coming days, to allow supporters from both clubs to make arrangements.
Mikel Arteta’s side began their Europa League campaign with a win last night against Swiss Super League champions FC Zurich.
Goals from summer signing Marquinhos, and Eddie Nketiah secured three points for the Gunners in St Gallen.
After the death of the Queen was announced in the half-time interval, both teams met in the centre circle prior to the restart to observe a minute’s silence to commemorate the late monarch.
Manchester City’s Champions League game with Borussia Dortmund will go ahead as scheduled, the PA news agency understands.
The Premier League winners are due to take on the German side at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday evening in the European competition’s second round of group fixtures.
There has been no official confirmation from organisers UEFA but it is understood that if there are no policing issues, fixtures are expected to be played.
Liverpool, Rangers and Chelsea are also due to play at home in the competition next week.