Man Utd vs Leeds postponed ahead of the Queen's funeral

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Man Utd vs Leeds postponed ahead of the Queen's funeral
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The weekend's game will not go ahead

The whole football pyramid from the Premier League down to even children's football was suspended last weekend as a mark of respect following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday. United were supposed to face off against Crystal Palace but the match will now be played at a later date which has not yet been decided.

A Manchester United statement said: "Following extensive conversations with the Premier League, Greater Manchester Police and Trafford Council, the decision has been made to postpone Manchester United's Premier League fixture against Leeds United, scheduled to take place at Old Trafford at 14:00 BST on Sunday 18 September.

"Please note, tickets already purchased for the game will remain valid for the new match date and we will contact ticket holders directly with further information when it is available. "For the matches being played during the period of National Mourning, tributes will be paid to The Queen at Premier League stadiums.Chief Inspector Nicholas Hill, of GMP’s Specialist Operations Planning Unit, said: “Greater Manchester Police is supporting forces across the United Kingdom in keeping people safe at locations and events of high-significance following the passing of Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

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