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Three more EPL games postponed ahead of queen's funeral

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Team players stand on the pitch during minutes silence following the death of Queen Elizabeth II prior the Group B Europa Conference League soccer match between West Ham and FCSB Steaua Bucharest at London Stadium in London, Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)

Three English Premier League games scheduled for this weekend were called off on Monday on safety grounds while authorities make preparations for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.

Manchester United's home game against Leeds and Liverpool's match at Chelsea, both set to take place on Sunday, were postponed. Brighton's home game against Crystal Palace will remain postponed, having initially been called off because of a rail strike that will now not happen.

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