Manchester City’s clash against Everton postponed after positive COVID-19 tests

For the second time this Premier League season, the league is set to reportedly postpone a game after they did the same for Newcastle’s game against Aston Villa. According to multiple reports, including Simon Stone from the BBC, Manchester City’s game vs Everton is set to be postponed with that now confirmed by the Cityzens.  In a statement released by the club, the Manchester giants have revealed that the game has been postponed due to positive COVID-19 tests.

"With the security of the bubble compromised, there posed a risk that the virus could spread further amongst the squad, the staff and potentially beyond. Based on strong medical advice the Premier League, in consultation with both clubs, have decided to postpone the fixture.”

“Manchester City’s fixture at Everton, due to be played at 8pm this evening, has been postponed following a Premier League Board meeting. Manchester City lodged a request with the Premier League today to rearrange the game following an increase in positive COVID-19 test results received by the club this morning, on top of the cases reported on Christmas Day," reads the Premier League's statement.

“This rise has created uncertainty and the Premier League Board received medical advice that the match should be postponed. The Board agreed to rearrange the game as a precaution, and further testing will now take place tomorrow. The decision has been taken with the health of players and staff the priority.”