Everton’s clash with Manchester City has called off due to a coronavirus outbreak.
Everton were to host to Pep Guardiola’s team at Goodison Park on Monday night but however the match has been called off due to a number of positive Covid-19 tests in the City sqaud.
Manchester City stated that Gabriel Jesus and Kyle Walker had tested positive for coronavirus On Christmas Day,, along with two members of club staff. The club have now closed their first-team training ground.
A statement from Manchester City read: “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.
“With the security of the bubble compromised, there posed a risk that the virus could spread further amongst the squad, the staff and potentially beyond.
“Based on strong medical advice the Premier League, in consultation with both clubs, have decided to postpone the fixture.
“All positive cases involving players and staff will observe a period of self-isolation in accordance with Premier League and UK Government protocol on quarantine. The first team training ground at City Football Academy will close for an indeterminate period, with the squad and associated bubble undergoing testing before any decision is made for training to resume.
“Everyone at the club wishes all of our colleagues a speedy recovery ahead of their return to work, training and competition.”
Manchester City could have moved into the top four with a win against Everton. They are next due in action away at Chelsea on Sunday.
