Following a Premier League Board Meeting on Monday afternoon, the match between Everton and Manchester City has been postponed.
TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the fixture that is supposed to hold this evening was postponed on medical grounds due to an increase in cases of COVID-19 in the Manchester City squad.
Supporters who were successful in getting match tickets for the fixture have been advised not to travel to the stadium.
An alternative date and kick off time was yet to be decided but will be confirmed as soon as possible.
Meanwhile, according to a statement on City’s website, after a latest round of Covid-19 testing, City returned a number of positive cases, in addition to the four already reported on Christmas Day.
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.
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.