Premier League matches this weekend to begin with minute’s silence and ‘God Save The King’

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Premier League matches this weekend to begin with minute’s silence and ‘God Save The King’
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Premier League matches this weekend will begin with a minute’s silence to honour Queen Elizabeth II, who died last week. That will be followed by the UK’s national anthem, God Save The King.

Premier League matches this weekend will begin with a minute’s silence to honour Queen Elizabeth II, who died last week.Fans will also be encouraged to applaud once the game gets to 70 minutes, as a nod to the Queen’s 70-year reign.The Premier League confirmed the tributes to the Queen on Wednesday.

This will be the first round of Premier League fixtures since the Queen died, after last weekend’s matches were all postponed as a mark of respect to the Royal Family. There will be seven games in the top flight this weekend, with Liverpool’s trip to Chelsea and Manchester United’s visit of Leeds United both postponed due to policing concerns. Brighton & Hove Albion’s derby against Crystal Palace had already been called off before the Queen’s death.Wolves vs Manchester City, Saturday

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