The match between Everton and Newcastle, which would take place this Thursday for the Premier League, was postponed due to the outbreak of covid-19.
A high number of players and Newcastle staff members have tested positive for covid recently. In addition, in such a busy period of games in England, the team also has injured players, making it impossible for the team to enter the field in good condition.
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— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) December 28, 2021
Newcastle explained the situation to the Premier League organization and the league board gave the go-ahead for the postponement. Several Premier League games have been delayed recently, largely due to the rise in Ômicron cases in the UK. The league has not yet set a new date for the clash that will take place at Goodison Park.
Newcastle are coming off a 1-1 draw with Manchester United at home. Everton is coming off a draw with Chelsea in London.
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