The Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Nottingham Forest will go ahead as planned despite a fatal stabbing near the Spurs stadium a few hours ago.A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a man in the Haringey area of London.Police were called in the early hours of Sunday morning after a man was found unresponsive, but despite the best efforts of emergency services, he was pronounced dead at the scene, The Athletic reports.Following an incident in which an individual has lost their life, we are doing everything to accommodate the ongoing Police investigation, which is of the utmost importance.As things stand, this afternoon’s Premier League fixture against Nottingham Forest will go-ahead as…— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) April 7, 2024 Authorities say they believe they know who the man is and are working to inform his next of kin.Tottenham confirmed the plan is for the game at 8 pm Nairobi time to go ahead as scheduled “as things stand”, but with an area around the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium closed throughout.##NAJAVA_MECA_8010946##A statement read: “Following an incident in which an individual has lost their life, we are doing everything to accommodate the ongoing police investigation, which is of the utmost importance.”As things stand, this afternoon’s Premier League fixture against Nottingham Forest will go ahead as scheduled. However, the north end of Worcester Avenue and the whole of Northumberland Park Road will remain closed throughout.”We shall update supporters as and when we can, and ask for fans to be patient and allow extra travel time.”Police have confirmed that no arrests have yet been made.PREMIER LEAGUE – MATCHDAY 32SaturdayCrystal Palace – Man.City 2-4 (1-1)/Mateta 3, Edouard 86 – De Bruyne 13, 70, Lewis 47, Haaland 66/Aston Villa – Brentford 3-3 (1-0)/Watkins 39, 81, Rogers 46 – Zanka 59, Mbeumo 60, Wissa 68/Everton – Burnley 1-0 (1-0)/Calvert-Lewin 45+3/Wolverhampton – West Ham 1-2 (1-0)/Sarabia 33 pen – Paqueta 73 pen, Ward-Prowse 85/Fulham – Newcastle 0-1 (0-0)/Guimaraes 81/Luton – Bournemouth 2-1 (0-0)/Clark 73, Morris 90+1 – Tavernier 52/Brighton – Arsenal 0-3 (0-1)/Saka 33 pen, Havertz 62, Trossard 86/Sunday17:30: (4.80) Man.Utd. (3.90) Liverpool (1.70)19:30: (8.00) Sheffield Utd (5.00) Chelsea (1.38)20:00: (1.45) Tottenham (4.50) Nott.Forest (7.00)***odds are subject to change***
