Man City s clash at Everton postponed due to multiple Covid-19 cases
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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.
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The Premier League clash between Manchester City and Everton has been postponed due to a number of positive coronavirus cases being found in the City camp.
City pair Gabriel Jesus and Kyle Walker returned positive tests on Christmas Eve along with two members of the club s backroom staff.
It has not been reported which other players have tested positive for the virus.
It was decided by the Premier League that security of Manchester City s bubble was compromised and that playing the game risked spreading the virus further.
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