Premier League: Four more Premier League matches postponed for the weekend – With numerous rise in the Covid cases of the Premier League four more matches have been postponed on the weekend. The matches of Southampton vs Brentford, Watford vs Crystal Palace, West Ham United vs Norwich City & Everton vs Leicester City. The Premier League confirmed in an official statement. Follow Live Premier League updates on InsideSport.IN
The #PL Board has postponed a further four matches due to be played this weekend because of an increase in positive COVID-19 cases
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— Premier League (@premierleague) December 16, 2021
OFFICIAL PREMIER LEAGUE STATEMENT: It is with regret that the Premier League Board has postponed a further four matches due to be played this weekend.
The affected fixtures are:
Southampton v Brentford, Saturday, 18 December 15:00 GMT
Watford v Crystal Palace, Saturday, 18 December 15:00 GMT
West Ham United v Norwich City, Saturday, 18 December 15:00 GMT
Everton v Leicester City, Sunday, 19 December 12:00 GMT
Earlier today we announced that Manchester United’s fixture against Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday has also been called off.
Also Read: Leicester vs Tottenham: Premier League match postponed following COVID-19 outbreak
The League understands fans will be disappointed these matches have had to be postponed and apologises for the inconvenience and disruption caused. All other fixtures due to be played this weekend are currently scheduled to proceed as planned.
The Board has agreed to postpone the matches after assessing individual club requests this evening.
Brentford FC have an ongoing COVID-19 outbreak. This has resulted in their training ground being closed which means they are unable to prepare for Saturday’s match.
Watford FC also continue to have an ongoing outbreak, resulting in their training ground being closed, and have an insufficient number of players available to fulfil their match.
Norwich City FC have an insufficient number of players available to fulfil their match due to COVID-19, injuries and other illnesses.
Leicester City FC have a COVID-19 outbreak within the squad which has left the club with an insufficient number of players available to fulfil the match. The club’s first-team training ground was closed this morning to help contain the outbreak.
Virgil van Dijk, Fabinho and Curtis Jones have all tested positive for coronavirus.
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— GOAL (@goal) December 16, 2021
The Board assesses applications to postpone matches on a case-by-case basis, based on existing rules and COVID-19 postponement guidance issued to all clubs.
It will assess a number of factors, including the ability of a club to field a team; the status, severity and potential impact of the COVID-19 outbreak at the club; and the ability of the players to safely prepare for and play the match. The Board must also consider the wider risks to the opposition and other people the club representatives may come into contact with.
With the health and wellbeing of all players and staff the priority, and in light of the recent rise in COVID-19 cases across the country, the Premier League has reintroduced Emergency Measures. These include protocols such as more frequent testing, wearing face coverings while indoors, observing social distancing and limiting treatment time.
Premier League: Four more Premier League matches postponed for the weekend
