ARSENAL were looking to continue their climb up the Premier League in a difficult clash against Manchester City.
It was set to be the first meeting between Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta since the Gunners boss left the Etihad Stadium outfit in December.
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That is now on hold as the game is once again rescheduled.
Why has Man City vs Arsenal been postponed?
This fixture was initially set to be played on the weekend of the Carabao Cup final – but was rearranged due to City’s involvement at Wembley.
It was moved to Wednesday, March 11 with a busy schedule for both teams leaving little option but to play on this new date.
But it has been postponed once again, this over coronavirus fears for the Arsenal players.
Olympiacos and Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has tested positive for the killer bug.
The Greek chief attended the Emirates Stadium during the Gunners’ recent defeat to Olympiacos in the Europa League.
Marinakis is said to have met several of the Arsenal stars after the game, with those and four staff that sat near the owner to self-isolate.
Yet, that is only until the 14 days of quarantine are up, which began on their meeting with Marinakis on February 27.
That means they will be available to face Brighton on Saturday.
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When will the match be rescheduled?
A new date for this fixture has yet to be announced.
With City’s Champions League duties coming up, along with the international break at the end of the month, there is set to be little room for it to be played.
That is unless the pair exit either European or domestic competitions early.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
