The match between Tottenham and Brighton, valid for the 16th round of the Premier League, was postponed due to an outbreak of covid-19 in the London team. The match, which would take place this Sunday, has not yet been rescheduled.
We can confirm that our Premier League fixture at Brighton & Hove Albion, on Sunday 12 December at 14:00, has been postponed following a Premier League Board meeting this afternoon.
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— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) December 9, 2021
On their social networks, the Spurs confirmed 13 cases of the virus between players and coaching staff. In addition, the duel against Rennes by the Conference League was cancelled. In a statement, UEFA said it had not found a viable solution for the game to be played.
If no other measures are taken, the match will be considered a 3-0 defeat by Tottenham. Therefore, the team will be eliminated from the tournament without playing the last match of the group stage.
Check out other results of this Sunday’s Premier League:
Burnley 0 x 0 West Ham
Leicester 4 x 0 Newcastle
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