JAKARTA - The Premier League has granted Newcastle United's request to postpone the match against Everton which was originally scheduled to take place at Goodison Park, Thursday.
The league confirmed that Newcastle currently do not have enough squad (13 players and one goalkeeper) to travel to Everton due to soaring COVID-19 cases and injuries.
Following a request from Newcastle, the Premier League Board has agreed to postpone the club’s away fixture against Everton, due to be played on Thursday 30 December
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— Premier League (@premierleague) December 28, 2021
The decision means that three matches in the Week 20 series have been suspended for the same reason. Previously, Leeds United vs Aston Villa and Arsenal vs Wolverhampton matches have also been postponed.
In all at least 16 matches throughout December have been suspended due to COVID-19.
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Another match in November was also postponed for the same reason.
Newcastle is currently 19th in the standings with 11 points, while Everton is 15th with 19 points.
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