Premier League new rules: Covid Match postponements – The Premier League have confirmed that clubs must now have four positive Covid cases in order to ask for a game to be postponed. Games over the festive period were decimated by positive coronavirus cases with Burnley having five fixtures put back to a later date while Leicester had four matches in a row cancelled. Follow InsideSport.IN for the latest news and updates.
Premier League new rules: The Premier League has provided new rules for Covid Match postponements – Check out the new rules
But there was uproar earlier this month as Arsenal had their match with Tottenham postponed despite having just one Covid case in the squad. League authorities have updated the rules around postponements, with all 20 clubs agreeing that there have to be at least four cases amongst the senior players to apply for a postponement.
Following a club meeting today, the Premier League’s COVID-19 match postponement guidance has been updated to include a COVID-19 impact threshold
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Premier League new rules: New rules for Covid Match postponements – Official Statement
Following a club meeting today, the Premier League’s COVID-19 match postponement guidance has been updated to include a COVID-19 impact threshold. From now on, if a club applies to postpone a match on the grounds of insufficient players due to COVID-19, they must have a minimum of four positive cases within their squad.
This guidance will come into effect ahead of the next Premier League fixture on Saturday 5 February (Burnley v Watford). Throughout the pandemic, the Premier League has adapted its guidance in response to the wider public health situation. The guidance was last updated in December in response to the emergence of the Omicron variant.
Premier League new rules: Check out the new rules
The League’s postponement rules and guidance are designed to protect the wellbeing of players and staff, while maintaining the sporting integrity of the competition and the quality of squads playing League matches.
Club applications will continue to be assessed on a case-by-case basis. The Premier League Board examines a number of factors, including the ability of a club to field a team; the status, severity and potential impact of COVID-19; and the ability of the players to safely prepare for and play the match.
It was also confirmed today that the Premier League’s COVID-19 Emergency Measures will be reviewed weekly, with the aim of them expiring on 28 February at the latest. Measures include wearing face coverings while indoors, observing social distancing, limiting treatment time, as well as testing.
