Manchester City’s Premier League match against Everton scheduled for Monday night at the Etihad was called off over COVID outbreak at the club.
Recall that City duo, Gabriel Jesus and Kyle Walker tested positive for the deadly virus on Christmas.
Announcing the postponement of the match scheduled for 4pm yesterday, City said the game was postponed after four already reported cases on Christmas Day.
“Based on strong medical advice the Premier League, in consultation with both clubs, have decided to postpone the fixture.
All positive cases involving players and staff will observe a period of self-isolation in accordance with Premier League and UK Government protocol on quarantine. The first team training ground at City Football Academy will close for an indeterminate period, with the squad and associated bubble undergoing testing before any decision is made for training to resume.”
Meanwhile, Everton regretted the postponement and further requested a “full disclosure” of information from the Premier League.
“Our players were prepared for the game, as were both the team staff and everyone at Goodison. Matchday is the most important date in our calendar. And this was a big one.
“Whilst Everton will always have public safety uppermost, we will be requesting full disclosure of all the information that Manchester City provided to the Premier League, so the club can be clear on why this decision was taken,” Everton said.
