Premier League: Southampton’s match against Newcastle United postponed – Southampton’s match against Newcastle United at St Mary’s Stadium, due to be played on Sunday, has been postponed, Premier League announced on Friday. Follow Premier League updates on InsideSport.IN
Newcastle continue to have ongoing COVID-19 cases and injuries that led to their match against Everton being called off earlier this week. The Board accepted the postponement application as the club do not have the required number of players available for the match (13 outfield players and one goalkeeper). This is the 18th League game to be postponed in the month of December.
Premier League: Southampton’s match against Newcastle United postponed, Liverpool game in doubt?
The Board was able to make its decision in advance of the fixture to give clarity to the affected clubs and their fans. “We apologise for the inconvenience and disruption caused to supporters’ festive plans,” the statement from PL read.
“The League is aware that the decisions recently to postpone matches will disappoint supporters and understands their frustrations at a special time of year when fans look forward to attending and watching football games.”
Following a request from Newcastle, the Premier League Board has regrettably agreed to postpone the club’s away fixture against Southampton, due to be played at 2pm on Sunday 2 January
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“The League aims to provide as much clarity as possible but unfortunately postponements sometimes have to be made at short notice, as safety is our priority. Where possible, the League will endeavour to keep supporters updated if games become at risk on a matchday,” the statement added.
Premier League: Southampton’s match against Newcastle United postponed, Liverpool game in doubt?
In the latest on Thursday, following a request from Norwich City, the Premier League Board agreed to postpone the club’s fixture at Leicester City’s King Power Stadium, due to be played on Saturday.
The most recent figures show a record 103 Premier League players and staff tested positive for Covid in the seven days up to and including 26 December.
Liverpool game in doubt?
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is also uncertain whether his side’s match at Chelsea on Sunday will go ahead as the club await PCR test results.
“We have three new Covid cases in the team and a few more in the staff so it’s not so cool in the moment,” Klopp said.
Asked whether Liverpool will need the game to be postponed Klopp added: “We aren’t close to getting the game postponed yet. We haven’t had a proper outbreak yet but it’s happening more and more often.
“It’s like a lottery in the morning when you wait for the result. It was day-by-day pretty much another case and today another one.”
Premier League: Southampton’s match against Newcastle United postponed, Liverpool game in doubt?
