Conte speaks ahead of Premier League visit to Leicester
Four more Premier League games have been postponed as unrelenting Covid outbreaks across the country continue to ravage the fixture list. There are currently just five of 10 top-flight fixtures taking place this weekend on the back of a significant increase in positive tests across numerous clubs.
Four more Premier League games have been postponed this weekend. (Image: GETTY)
"Earlier today we announced that Manchester United's fixture against Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday has also been called off.
"The League understands fans will be disappointed these matches have had to be postponed and apologises for the inconvenience and disruption caused. All other fixtures due to be played this weekend are currently scheduled to proceed as planned.
"The Board has agreed to postpone the matches after assessing individual club requests this evening.
"The Board assesses applications to postpone matches on a case-by-case basis, based on existing rules and COVID-19 postponement guidance issued to all clubs.
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"It will assess a number of factors, including the ability of a club to field a team; the status, severity and potential impact of the COVID-19 outbreak at the club; and the ability of the players to safely prepare for and play the match.
"The Board must also consider the wider risks to the opposition and other people the club representatives may come into contact with.
"With the health and wellbeing of all players and staff the priority, and in light of the recent rise in COVID-19 cases across the country, the Premier League has reintroduced Emergency Measures.
"These include protocols such as more frequent testing, wearing face coverings while indoors, observing social distancing and limiting treatment time."