Manchester City has confirmed that today’s Premier League game against Everton have been postponed due to COVID-19.
The Cityzens were scheduled to play Everton at Goodison Park on Monday but due to the increase of COVID-19 cases in the squad, the game will not hold.
Manchester City in a statement said that there are risk that the virus could spread further amongst squad.
“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.
“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.
” 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.
“Everyone at the Club wishes all of our colleagues a speedy recovery ahead of their return to work, training and competition.”
Everton also confirmed via it’s official website that the decision was reached following a Premier League Board meeting on Monday afternoon.
“Following a Premier League Board Meeting this afternoon, Everton Football Club has been informed that tonight’s fixture against Manchester City has been postponed on medical grounds due to an increase in confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Manchester City squad.
“Supporters who were successful in getting match tickets through the Club’s ballot for the fixture are advised not to travel to the stadium.
“An alternative date and kick off time has yet to be decided but will be confirmed on evertonfc.com as soon as possible.
“Everton’s next fixture will now be the New Year’s Day visit of West Ham United (5.30pm GMT).”