In light of the possibilities for widespread postponements of games this weekend, according to SportsMail, police and football clubs will continue their discussions on Monday.
Officers from across the country will be drafted into London to work during Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral and related events on Monday, September 19.
It is expected that resources will be stretched both in the UK capital and beyond.
Fixtures such as Manchester United vs. Leeds and Chelsea vs. Liverpool on Sunday are among those being discussed, with additional meetings scheduled for today.
Arsenal’s Europa League group game against PSV on Thursday is also in doubt, while Rangers’ Champions League match against Napoli has been postponed for 24 hours, with away fans barred.
Other options are being considered. It is thought that switching games has already been discussed.
However, Everton are at home on the same day Chelsea would instead head to Anfield. Leicester Tigers are also in action on Saturday, which makes Tottenham flipping their clash with Leicester City highly unlikely.
The visit of rivals Leeds to Old Trafford is one of the most heavily policed matches on the calendar, while large resources would also be needed for Liverpool’s trip to Stamford Bridge.
Fixtures outside the Premier League could also be at risk. In the Championship, Millwall, QPR and Watford are all due to be at home on Saturday.
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