Arsenal ask Premier League to postpone north London derby at Spurs
Arsenal have requested for Sunday’s north London derby at Tottenham to be postponed. The Gunners are scheduled to make the short journey to face their rivals in the Premier League this weekend but have a host of players missing due to coronavirus, injury, suspension and the Africa Cup of Nations.
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- Published Date: 09:36 | 14 January 2022
- Modified Date: 10:19 | 14 January 2022
Arsenal have asked the Premier League to postpone Sunday's north London derby at Tottenham Hotspur because they have a depleted squad due to COVID-19 cases, injuries and some players participating at the Africa Cup of Nations, the club said.
The Premier League said it will make a decision on the matter on Saturday.
"The Premier League Board will meet tomorrow to review the application and inform both clubs and their fans of its decision," the league statement read.
Arsenal are fifth on 35 points after 20 matches, two points above sixth-placed rivals Spurs who have two games in hand.