Manchester City's English Premier League clash with Arsenal scheduled for Wednesday has been postponed after it was revealed that several of the Gunners' players and personnel had “close contact” with Evangelos Marinakis -- the owner of Greek club Olympiacos who recently contracted the coronavirus -- when those teams played February 27.

Those who were in contact with Marinakis are self-isolating at their homes until the recommended 14-day isolation period comes to an end on Thursday.

Manchester City sits second in the EPL table, trailing Liverpool, while Arsenal is ninth.

"We understand this will cause inconvenience and cost to fans planning to attend the game but Arsenal, Manchester City and the Premier League have agreed that the short notice of Mr. Marinakis' infection means there is no alternative but to take the time to complete a proper assessment of risk," the league said in a statement. "All necessary measures are being taken and the Premier League currently has no plans to postpone any other matches."