The Hoddle of Coffee: Tottenham Hotspur news and links for Monday, December 28
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I ask again, because the timing seems close to right: Would you like a José Mourinho Out playlist? (Full disclosure: Last time I ask, at least one person said yes and then Tottenham started winning.)
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There’s always a lot of fun Christmas content to enjoy during the season, and while I have enjoyed much of what I’ve seen, there is nothing I’ve enjoyed more than Rubin Kazan’s video of manager Leonid Slutsky sing Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You.”
Manchester City s clash with Everton called off due to Covid outbreak
The Premier League decided to postpone the fixture ‘based on strong medical advice.’ By AFP Monday 28 Dec 2020, 4:19 PM Dec 28th 2020, 4:19 PM 42,953 Views 36 Comments
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola.
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MANCHESTER CITY’S PREMIER visit to Everton on Monday was postponed after multiple new positive tests for coronavirus were detected at City, the club confirmed.
“Based on strong medical advice the Premier League, in consultation with both clubs, have decided to postpone the fixture,” City said in a statement.
City announced on Christmas Day there had been four positive tests at the club for players Kyle Walker and Gabriel Jesus and two staff members.
Everton vs Manchester City postponed due to positive Coronavirus tests
Guardiola s side will have to wait to play their fixture with Everton | Clive Brunskill/Getty Images
Everton s clash with Manchester City at Goodison Park has been postponed after a number of positive coronavirus tests within the City team.
City were without Kyle Walker and Gabriel Jesus for their Boxing Day victory over Newcastle after the pair tested positive for the virus.
The club have now confirmed that a number of new cases, in addition to those already confirmed, have caused Monday evening s fixture to be re-arranged.
NEWS | This evening’s game at Everton has been postponed.
But hours before kickoff was due at Goodison Park on Monday, City announced that the latest round of coronavirus testing had produced a number of new positives. With the security of the bubble compromised, there posed a risk that the virus could spread further amongst the squad, the staff and potentially beyond, City said in a statement. Based on strong medical advice the Premier League, in consultation with both clubs, have decided to postpone the fixture.
It comes amid concerns in England about the spread of a variant of COVID-19. The first team training ground at City Football Academy will close for an indeterminate period, with the squad and associated bubble undergoing testing before any decision is made for training to resume, City said.
Manchester City’s Premier League visit to Everton on Monday was postponed after multiple new positive tests for coronavirus were detected at City, the club confirmed.
“Based on strong medical advice the Premier League, in consultation with both clubs, have decided to postpone the fixture,” City said in a statement.
City announced on Christmas Day there had been four positive tests at the club for players Kyle Walker and Gabriel Jesus and two staff members.
“After the latest round of Covid-19 testing, the club returned a number of positive cases, in addition to the four already reported on Christmas Day,” City’s statement added.