Everton vs Man City POSTPONED as visitors suffer COVID outbreak with numerous players testing positive

Tonight’s Premier League match between Everton and Manchester City has been postponed.

Due to a coronavirus outbreak in the Man City camp, the game has been called off and will be rescheduled for a later date.

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The match was due to take place at 8pm at Goodison Park

Gabriel Jesus and Kyle Walker were among the players or staff who tested positive before the 2-0 victory over Newcastle on Boxing Day and City have confirmed a number of others also have the virus.

A Man City statement read: “Manchester City FC can confirm that this evening’s Premier League fixture at Everton has been postponed.

“After the latest round of Covid-19 testing, the club returned a number of positive cases, in addition to the four already reported on Christmas Day.

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“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.”

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