Evertonâs scheduled home match with Newcastle United on Thursday has been called off due to Eddie Howeâs side being unable to field a starting-eleven of senior players. This is the third fixture in succession Rafa Benitezâs side have seen postponed, on the back of the clubâs scheduled Boxing Day trip to Burnley and home clash with Leicester City on December 19 Commenting on the situation,
Newcastle club statement read: âNewcastle Unitedâs Premier League fixture at Everton on Thursday evening has been postponed following Covid-19 cases and injuries amongst the Magpiesâ first team squad.â
Everton club added: âOur game at home to Newcastle United on Thursday has been postponed after the Premier League Board granted the visitorsâ request due to an outbreak of COVID-19 cases and injuries in their squad.â
The Magpies contacted the Premier League following their 1-1 draw with Manchester United last night after concerns regarding player availability, according to a latest report from the Telegraph.
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