The Premier League have confirmed this weekend's fixtures will commence as planned - in front of supporters. But the Premier League said in a statement on Thursday night: “Following the latest update from Government issued this afternoon, all Premier League matches will go ahead as scheduled this weekend. Premier League issue coronavirus statement in response to UK government update“We will keep everyone updated as appropriate.” Earlier in the afternoon, Prime Minister explained that the UK have entered the "delay" phase of the plan to tackle the spread of the disease. Premier League issue coronavirus statement in response to UK government update"All three players were subsequently advised by NHS 111 that their symptoms were consistent with common seasonal illness and that a seven-day period of self-isolation was appropriate as a precaution. Only one Premier League match has been cancelled as a result of the outbreak, with Wednesday's rearranged match between Manchester City and Arsenal having had to be postponed.

Source: Express March 12, 2020 21:33 UTC