Following the postponement of the game between Everton and Manchester City due to positive COVID-19 cases, according to The Telegraph, Premier League clubs have discussed taking a two-week break from action in the league.
The news comes as no surprise with the cases rising within the footballing world. So far this season, League One which has been disrupted the most with games for Sunderland and Portsmouth facing cancellation.
Now, with Newcastle United’s game against Aston Villa suffering a similar fate a couple of weeks ago, alongside last night’s game at Goodison Park, it is looking increasingly likely that some form of action will take place.
Premier League Clubs Discuss Break Following Rise in COVID-19 Cases
COVID-19 Cases Rising
With COVID-19 cases rising in the Premier League, those in charge may be left with no choice but to take action. In the recent round of testing alone, 18 tests came back as positive out of a total of 1,497- the highest number to date.
Throughout the first lockdown, the numbers were not as high. Yet, football still came to a standstill. Now, with the cases higher than ever, we could well see the Premier League come to a halt once again.
Fulham v Tottenham Hotspur ‘in Doubt’
The game between Everton and Manchester City may not be the last fixture to be postponed in the coming weeks. According to The Athletic, the tie between Fulham and Tottenham Hotspur is in doubt after positive COVID-19 tests.
Southampton’s game against West Ham United, however, will go ahead as planned. The news comes despite the fact the Saints will be without manager Ralph Hassenhuttl who came into contact with the virus, and, will, therefore, begin an isolation period.
Sheffield United also announced that their game against Burnley will go ahead as planned despite ‘numerous positive cases’ reported.
As the COVID-19 cases increase, so will the concern for the welfare of the players and the continuation of the Premier League.
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