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Katie Bellis

Manchester City v Arsenal Premier League match called off over coronavirus after players are put in self-isolation

Manchester City's Premier League match with Arsenal has been postponed as a "precautionary measure" over coronavirus fears.

The two clubs were due to play on Wednesday evening but it has been postponed after several Gunners players were put into self-isolation - after Olympiakos owner Evangelos Marinakis contracted coronavirus.

Arsenal were beaten in the Europa League by the Greek side last week.

Arsenal said some players - which the club have not identified - "met the Olympiakos owner immediately following the game".

"The medical advice we have received puts the risk of them developing Covid-19 at extremely low. However, we are strictly following the Government guidelines which recommend that anyone coming into close contact with someone with the virus should self-isolate at home for 14 days from the last time they had contact.

"The players will remain at their homes until the 14-day period expires. Four Arsenal staff - who were sitting close to Mr Marinakis during the match - will also remain at home until the 14 days are complete.
 
"We fully understand how disappointing this is for our supporters, in particular those who were travelling to Manchester for tonight's match.

Several Gunners players were put into self-isolation - after Olympiakos owner Evangelos Marinakis contracted coronavirus (Getty Images)

"Tickets will be valid for the match when it's rearranged," the club said in a statement.
 
"As a further precautionary measure, whilst we do not believe there was any close contact with any other Arsenal guests or staff in the directors box restaurant, we are contacting them to advise they should follow the relevant advice if there has been any such contact. 
 
"Everyone at Arsenal Football Club wishes Mr Marinakis a swift recovery and we look forward to the players and staff returning to work on Friday in preparation for our match at Brighton."

Latest figures show that there's currently 373 cases of the virus in the UK, with six deaths and is spreading around the world.

On Tuesday, It was reported that Aaron Ramsey could miss Wales' friendlies this month due to the coronavirus lockdown in Italy.

The entire country has now been placed under extraordinary measures as the government attempts to stop the spread of the virus.

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