Arsenal vs Chelsea game postponed due to policing issues
Premier League match rescheduled for May 2
Match was originally set to be played on Saturday March 16
The Premier League match between Arsenal and Chelsea, originally scheduled for Saturday, March 16, has been postponed due to policing issues. The game has been rescheduled for May 2.
The postponement was announced by the Premier League in a statement released on Tuesday, April 11. The statement said that the decision was made "after consultation with both clubs and the Metropolitan Police."
The statement did not specify the exact nature of the policing issues that led to the postponement. However, it is likely that the decision was made due to concerns about crowd safety.
The Arsenal vs Chelsea match is one of the most high-profile fixtures in the Premier League. The two teams are both title contenders, and the game is always a closely contested affair.
The postponement of the match is a blow to both clubs. Arsenal will now have to play two games in quick succession, as they are also scheduled to face Manchester City on April 29.
Chelsea will also have to rearrange their schedule. The Blues are due to play Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-finals on April 25 and 28. It is unclear how the postponement of the Arsenal match will affect Chelsea's preparations for those games.
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