Everton’s scheduled home match with Newcastle United on Thursday has been called off due to Eddie Howe’s side being unable to field a starting-eleven of senior players. This is the third fixture in succession Rafa Benitez’s side have seen postponed, on the back of the club’s scheduled Boxing Day trip to Burnley and home clash with Leicester City on December 19 Commenting on the situation,
Newcastle club statement read: “Newcastle United’s Premier League fixture at Everton on Thursday evening has been postponed following Covid-19 cases and injuries amongst the Magpies’ first team squad.”
Everton club added: “Our game at home to Newcastle United on Thursday has been postponed after the Premier League Board granted the visitors’ request due to an outbreak of COVID-19 cases and injuries in their squad.”
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.
