Manchester City's season is not over yet.
12.03.2020 - 09:43 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
The postponement of Manchester City’s home game with Arsenal could yet have some positives for the Blues.
Naturally, seeing a game called off because opposition players were deemed a coronavirus risk – however minimal – is a serious matter, and in practical terms could cause scheduling difficulties down the line.
But there are silver linings to any cloud, and the postponement might have done City a few small favours, as well as the big one of not exposing players, staff and fans to risk.
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Manchester City's season is not over yet.
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