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Bolton have confirmed that their Premier League clash against Aston Villa has been postponed as Fabrice Muamba continues to fight for his life after suffering a cardiac arrest on Saturday.

Muamba remains in a critical condition in intensive care at the Heart Attack Centre at London's Chest Hospital after he collapsed during Bolton's FA Cup tie against Tottenham.

Referee Howard Webb abandoned the match shortly before half-time after Muamba was stretchered off and taken to hospital, where he was eventually resuscitated.

Wanderers were due to face Villa on Tuesday as the club continue to strive to avoid relegation from the Premier League, but confirmed on Sunday the fixture had been postponed and would be arranged for a later date.

"Bolton Wanderers can confirm that Tuesday evening's Premier League fixture has been postponed following talks with Aston Villa and the Premier League," said a statement on the club's website.

"The club would like to thank Aston Villa and the Premier League for their kind support and understanding at this time. A new date for the fixture will be announced in due course."

"Following Fabrice Muamba's admission to hospital yesterday evening, the Premier League and Aston Villa have agreed to Bolton Wanderers' request to postpone the Premier League match between the two clubs scheduled for Tuesday March 20," the Premier League said in a statement.

"The match will be rearranged at a future date following appropriate consultation with the clubs. The thoughts of the Premier League, its clubs and players are with Fabrice Muamba, his family and Bolton Wanderers at this difficult time."

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