The Premier League has confirmed that Everton's sport in opposition to Newcastle has been suspended due to a COVID-19 breakout a number of the Magpies team.
Newcastle's roster changed into already weakened prior to Monday's fit against Manchester United due to effective checks and injuries, however additionally they misplaced Callum Wilson and Allan Saint-Maximin to injury all through the 1-1 draw.
"The board usual Newcastle's postponement software because the membership does now not have the desired quantity of gamers to be had for the healthy (13 outfield players and one goalkeeper), because of Covid-19 instances and injuries," a Premier League statement stated.
"The board became capable of make its choice in advance of the fixture to provide readability to the affected clubs and their fanatics. We apologise for the inconvenience and disruption induced to supporters' festive plans."
The postponement is the ultra-modern to have an effect on the pinnacle-flight schedule, with Arsenal's fit against Wolves and Leeds' healthy towards Aston Villa additionally being ruled off.
The EPL's 20th round has been condensed to seven matches.
𝗚𝗔𝗠𝗘 𝗢𝗙𝗙 ❌#NUFC's trip to Goodison Park to stand Everton on Thursday has been postponed because of Covid-19 cases and accidents amongst the Magpies’ first team squad.
