Premier League vow to continue under COVID-19 onslaught
The Premier League met earlier this week amid a flurry of COVID-19 cases in Premier League sides, which meant that just four games went ahead from a possible 10 in the last round of fixtures.
However, the governing body vowed to continue where possible, saying:
It was confirmed at a Premier League club meeting today that while recognising a number of clubs are experiencing COVID-19 outbreaks and challenges, it is the League’s collective intention to continue the current fixture schedule where safely possible.
The health and wellbeing of all concerned remains our priority and the League will continue to monitor and reflect public health guidance, always proceeding with caution.
It was confirmed at a #PL club meeting today that while recognising a number of clubs are experiencing COVID-19 outbreaks & challenges, it is the League’s collective intention to continue the current fixture schedule where safely possible
Full statement: https://t.co/SWPMbR7cvW pic.twitter.com/odlZWYUN5y
— Premier League (@premierleague) December 20, 2021
And now, games have continued to fall.
Two more Premier League games off
Ahead of what is set to be a packed Boxing Day set of fixtures, two of those games have been called off.
First, news broke that Wolves vs Watford had been postponed after more Watford players tested positive.
OFFICIAL: The Boxing Day fixture between Wolves and Watford has been postponed after a rising number of positive COVID-19 cases in the Watford squad.
— Squawka News (@SquawkaNews) December 23, 2021
Then, more cases emerged in the Leeds United squad, meaning that their clash with Liverpool has also been postponed; a major issue for FPL players up and down the country.
? #LUFC are disappointed to confirm that our Boxing Day fixture with Liverpool has been postponed following new COVID cases
— Leeds United (@LUFC) December 23, 2021
Who will you be relying on for points now?
