Coronavirus cases at Man City see game at Everton called off
Players in the torrential rain during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Newcastle United at the Etihad stadium in Manchester, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson, Pool) December 28, 2020 - 8:33 AM
MANCHESTER, England - A growing coronavirus outbreak at Manchester City led to the postponement of Monday s Premier League match at Everton and forced the team to close its training ground.
Pep Guardiolaâs team had announced on Friday that striker Gabriel Jesus and defender Kyle Walker had tested positive for COVID-19 along with two staff members. City was able to play Newcastle on Saturday.
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Manchester City face a difficult trip to in-form Everton, who are flying high in second place in the Premier League table.
Carlo Ancelotti s men have won home games against Arsenal and Chelsea, as well as a draw with Liverpool. However, home defeats to Leeds and Manchester United will give City hope of taking home a positive result as they look to continue to climb the table against a side above them.
Everton vs Man City postponed following further positive Covid-19 tests
Man City were due to take on Everton in the Premier League on Monday night but the game has been called off.
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City’s training ground has been closed for an indeterminate period after a number of their players tested positive for Covid-19 following the latest round of testing. The club had confirmed four positive tests on Christmas Day, including those for Kyle Walker and Gabriel Jesus, with unconfirmed reports that a further three players have now tested positive.
A Premier League board meeting agreed to rearrange the fixture after taking medical advice before postponing a game that would have been attended by 2,000 home supporters – a decision that left Everton frustrated and disappointed.
“Our players were prepared for the game, as were both the team staff and everyone at Goodison,” said the statement. “Matchday is the most important date in our calendar. And this was a big one. Whilst Everton will always have public safety uppermost, we will be requesting full disclosure of all the information that Manchester City provided to the Premier League so the club can be clear on why