Premier League version update on Newcastle vs Man City match with Aston Villa match postponed

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The Premier League expects Manchester City’s match with Newcastle to continue as planned, although another Premier League match on Saturday has been postponed.

The surge in Covid-19 cases in Premier League clubs has led to six matches being called off this weekend, with Aston Villa’s home match with Burnley on Saturday called off just two hours before kick-off.

That leaves City’s trip to St James’ Park as just one of four matches this weekend still scheduled, and the Premier League provided an update on those matches when the decision to postpone the Aston Villa match was confirmed.

They said: “Due to the more positive cases in the Aston Villa squad today, the Premier League board has unfortunately had to postpone the team’s home match against Burnley, which is scheduled to start at 15:00 GMT this afternoon.

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“After reviewing all new information provided by Villa this morning and receiving separate medical advice, the Board approved the request as there were not enough players to form a squad. This decision was based on the number of COVID-19 cases, injuries and illness.

“The League understands that a decision to postpone the match in such a short time will disappoint and disappoint the fans, and apologizes for the inconvenience and disruption it caused.

“The remaining four Premier League matches scheduled for this weekend are currently scheduled to continue as planned.”

The league went on to explain the basis for which matches would be canceled, adding: “The board is assessing requests to postpone matches on a case-by-case basis, based on current rules and COVID-19 postponement directives issued to all clubs.

“It will assess a number of factors, including the club’s ability to put together a team; the situation, severity and potential impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on the club; and the players’ ability to safely prepare to play and play the match. The board must also consider the broader risks to the opponent and people Others with whom club representatives may deal.

“With priority given to the health and wellbeing of all players and staff, and in light of the recent surge in COVID-19 cases across the country, the Premier League has reintroduced emergency measures.

“These include protocols such as frequent screening, wearing face coverings while indoors, observing social distancing and limiting treatment time.”

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