MANCHESTER CITY’S trip to Everton has been CANCELLED with the club returning ‘a number of positive cases’ in coronavirus.
Pep Guardiola’s men were set to travel to Goodison Park tonight, in desperate need of a win as they sit sixth, six points off the top.
Man City’s trip to Everton has been cancelled Credit: PA:Press Association
But, the visit will be made to wait as the game was scrapped last minute following an outbreak of Covid-19 at City, the club confirmed.
The affected players or staff were not revealed, but City released a statement to confirm that the match would be postponed.
It 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.
“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.”
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