COVID-19 has led to a massive disruption in the ongoing English Premier League (EPL) as several matches had to be postponed last week and earlier this month due to a sudden spike in COVID-19 cases across major clubs. A number of top players have been infected by the contagious virus which has once again started to wreak havoc on countries across the globe.

Premier League clubs met on Monday (December 20) to decide if the game week 20 which gets underway from Tuesday (December 28) can be postponed in the wake of COVID-19 chaos in the league. However, the majority of clubs were in favour of continuing with the fixtures despite the recent surge in cases. The games will be played as per schedule, as per a report in&nbsp;the BBC.

The report further states that the clubs have been advised to go ahead with their respective fixtures if they have at least 13 fit players available for the game. A lot of managers including Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp had recently raised concerns over playing next week due to COVID-19 cases in the team.

Ten matches have been postponed so far in the Premier League this month due to COVID-19. Several top clubs including the likes of Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea have been affected as a number of players are down with the virus.

Last week, a total of 42 COVID-19 cases were detected in the Premier League which led to many teams calling for a postponement to break the chain. Liverpool and Chelsea, who played on Sunday were without a number of first-team players for their respective fixtures.

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Manchester United's game against Brentford had to be postponed as both clubs had several players down with COVID-19 ahead of the fixture. Aston Villa's clash against Burnely was also called off at the last moment due to COVID-19.

It remains to be seen if the competition will come to a standstill at some point amid rising&nbsp;cases or will the teams manage to pull through the difficult and busy festive period.

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COVID-19 has led to a massive disruption in the ongoing English Premier League (EPL) as several matches had to be postponed last week and earlier this month due to a sudden spike in COVID-19 cases across major clubs.

COVID-19 has led to a massive disruption in the ongoing English Premier League (EPL) as several matches had to be postponed last week and earlier this month due to a sudden spike in COVID-19 cases across major clubs. A number of top players have been infected by the contagious virus which has once again started to wreak havoc on countries across the globe. Premier League clubs met on Monday (December 20) to decide if the game week 20 which gets underway from Tuesday (December 28) can be postponed in the wake of COVID-19 chaos in the league. However, the majority of clubs were in favour of continuing with the fixtures despite the recent surge in cases. The games will be played as per schedule, as per a report in the BBC. The report further states that the clubs have been advised to go ahead with their respective fixtures if they have at least 13 fit players available for the game. A lot of managers including Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp had recently raised concerns over playing next week due to COVID-19 cases in the team. Ten matches have been postponed so far in the Premier League this month due to COVID-19. Several top clubs including the likes of Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea have been affected as a number of players are down with the virus. Last week, a total of 42 COVID-19 cases were detected in the Premier League which led to many teams calling for a postponement to break the chain. Liverpool and Chelsea, who played on Sunday were without a number of first-team players for their respective fixtures. Also Read: Europa Conference League: Rennes awarded 3-0 win after UEFA fails to reschedule Spurs game Manchester United's game against Brentford had to be postponed as both clubs had several players down with COVID-19 ahead of the fixture. Aston Villa's clash against Burnely was also called off at the last moment due to COVID-19. It remains to be seen if the competition will come to a standstill at some point amid rising cases or will the teams manage to pull through the difficult and busy festive period.

Premier League to continue despite COVID-19 chaos as clubs decide to fulfil fixture list

The COVID-19 outbreak at Aston Villa has forced their <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/premier-league">Premier League</a> match against Everton to be postponed as the Premier League holds talks with captains and managers to urge them to keep up with the enhanced regulation to curb the spread of the dreaded virus.&nbsp;

“A significant number of players and staff remain in isolation” at Villa, the league said on Thursday.&nbsp;

Aston Villa, whose match against Tottenham Hotspur was also called off, are expecting the isolating players and staff to return to training from Sunday.&nbsp;

The Premier League has tightened up the COVID-19 protocols as the United Kingdom continue to fight against the virus. The players and managers have been asked to avoid handshake and hugging during goal celebrations with the message being reinforced in virtual meetings with captains and managers before this weekend's matches.&nbsp;

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“Some of the scenes we have seen have been brainless and give out an awful message,” said Julian Knight, who chairs the House of Commons select committee overseeing sports policy.&nbsp;

The Premier League, like other elite sports competitions, has been allowed to continue during the recent lockdown in England which started last week. However, the government on Wednesday expressed concerns about players not following regulations when it comes to celebrating goals.&nbsp;

Manchester City players hugged after Phil Foden's strike in their 1-0 win over Brighton and Hove Albion on Wednesday. Pep Guardiola, after the match, defended his players.&nbsp;

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“Sometimes the brain is a subconscious one and you are just there in the moment,” City manager Pep Guardiola said. “You are not thinking.”&nbsp;

Britain recorded another 1,564 deaths, announced on Wednesday, the highest on a single day since the pandemic began in 2020.&nbsp;

The COVID-19 outbreak at Aston Villa has forced their Premier League match against Everton to be postponed as the Premier League holds talks with captains and managers to urge them to keep up with the enhanced regulation to curb the spread of the dreaded virus.

The COVID-19 outbreak at Aston Villa has forced their Premier League match against Everton to be postponed as the Premier League holds talks with captains and managers to urge them to keep up with the enhanced regulation to curb the spread of the dreaded virus. “A significant number of players and staff remain in isolation” at Villa, the league said on Thursday. Aston Villa, whose match against Tottenham Hotspur was also called off, are expecting the isolating players and staff to return to training from Sunday. The Premier League has tightened up the COVID-19 protocols as the United Kingdom continue to fight against the virus. The players and managers have been asked to avoid handshake and hugging during goal celebrations with the message being reinforced in virtual meetings with captains and managers before this weekend's matches. ALSO READ: Fulham silence Mourinho with late leveller to deny Spurs “Some of the scenes we have seen have been brainless and give out an awful message,” said Julian Knight, who chairs the House of Commons select committee overseeing sports policy. The Premier League, like other elite sports competitions, has been allowed to continue during the recent lockdown in England which started last week. However, the government on Wednesday expressed concerns about players not following regulations when it comes to celebrating goals. Manchester City players hugged after Phil Foden's strike in their 1-0 win over Brighton and Hove Albion on Wednesday. Pep Guardiola, after the match, defended his players. ALSO READ: 'LaLiga is beyond individuals': Fernando Hierro on Lionel Messi and Sergio Ramos contract situation “Sometimes the brain is a subconscious one and you are just there in the moment,” City manager Pep Guardiola said. “You are not thinking.” Britain recorded another 1,564 deaths, announced on Wednesday, the highest on a single day since the pandemic began in 2020.

Premier League calls off match; urges captains to end hugs, handshakes

Football risks another suspension if clubs "continue to flout the rules" in place to limit the spread of coronavirus, the chief executive of the English Football League (EFL) has warned.

Elite sport has been allowed to continue despite a fresh national lockdown designed to slow down the rate of Covid-19 infections.

However, a number of on and off-field incidents, along with an increase in positive test rates among players, means the professional game is under intense scrutiny from the government and the public.

EFL chief Trevor Birch, in a letter to clubs, said football had provided hope for people during the pandemic but would come "under extreme governmental pressure if we continue to flout the rules and guidance in place".

There were high-profile instances of virus protocols being breached by EFL clubs -- those in the second, third and fourth tiers of the English game -- over the FA Cup third-round weekend.

Championship side QPR admitted they should not have allowed former player Eberechi Eze to attend their tie against Fulham, while fourth-tier Crawley's exuberant celebrations after their win against Premier League side Leeds broke social-distancing rules.

"As a result of the emergence of a more virulent strain of the virus, it is more important than ever that all club staff vigilantly follow the processes we have worked hard to develop to keep our competitions on track and avoid a suspension similar to the one encountered in March 2020," Birch said in his letter.

He warned if the EFL felt clubs had not taken appropriate action over breaches, it could impose its own sanctions.

From this week, players and staff at EFL clubs will be tested twice a week.

The EFL announced on Tuesday Brentford's next two Championship matches had been postponed due to recent positive Covid-19 tests, including for manager Thomas Frank.

The Premier League has encountered its own problems with fixtures being postponed, while some top-flight players were heavily criticised for attending or hosting gatherings over the Christmas and New Year period.

Football risks another suspension if clubs "continue to flout the rules" in place to limit the spread of coronavirus, the chief executive of the English Football League (EFL) has warned.

Football risks another suspension if clubs "continue to flout the rules" in place to limit the spread of coronavirus, the chief executive of the English Football League (EFL) has warned. Elite sport has been allowed to continue despite a fresh national lockdown designed to slow down the rate of Covid-19 infections. However, a number of on and off-field incidents, along with an increase in positive test rates among players, means the professional game is under intense scrutiny from the government and the public. EFL chief Trevor Birch, in a letter to clubs, said football had provided hope for people during the pandemic but would come "under extreme governmental pressure if we continue to flout the rules and guidance in place". There were high-profile instances of virus protocols being breached by EFL clubs -- those in the second, third and fourth tiers of the English game -- over the FA Cup third-round weekend. Championship side QPR admitted they should not have allowed former player Eberechi Eze to attend their tie against Fulham, while fourth-tier Crawley's exuberant celebrations after their win against Premier League side Leeds broke social-distancing rules. "As a result of the emergence of a more virulent strain of the virus, it is more important than ever that all club staff vigilantly follow the processes we have worked hard to develop to keep our competitions on track and avoid a suspension similar to the one encountered in March 2020," Birch said in his letter. He warned if the EFL felt clubs had not taken appropriate action over breaches, it could impose its own sanctions. From this week, players and staff at EFL clubs will be tested twice a week. The EFL announced on Tuesday Brentford's next two Championship matches had been postponed due to recent positive Covid-19 tests, including for manager Thomas Frank. The Premier League has encountered its own problems with fixtures being postponed, while some top-flight players were heavily criticised for attending or hosting gatherings over the Christmas and New Year period.

English league chief warns virus breaches could lead to football suspension

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/premier-league">Premier League</a> on Tuesday confirmed as many as 40 new COVID-19 cases among players and staff as the coronavirus continues to wreak havoc in the United Kingdom. The Premier League tested players and staff twice per week between December 28 and December 31 - out of which 28 new positive cases were found. A total of 12 new cases were found between January 1 and January 3 as England's top-flight continues with its rigorous testing policy.

As many as 1311 players and club staff were tested in the last three days of December 2019 and another 984 players were tested between January 1 and January 3, out of which 40 players and staff were confirmed positive for the virus.

Furthermore, three fixtures have already been affected due to outbreak of coronavirus in some clubs. However, the Premier League continues to trusts its testing policy and is set to be continued, after solid backing by the UK government.

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<h2>Premier League statement on COVID-19 tests:&nbsp;</h2>

The Premier League is now testing players and club staff twice per week and can today confirm that between Monday 28 December and Thursday 31 December, 1,311 players and club staff were tested for COVID-19.

Of these, there were 28 new positive tests.

Between Friday 1 January and Sunday 3 January, 984 players and club staff were tested for COVID-19 and of these, there were 12 new positives.

During this time period, three fixtures were postponed following an increased number of positive tests at two clubs. These matches will be rearranged as soon as possible.

With low numbers of positive tests across the overwhelming majority of clubs, the League continues to have confidence in its COVID-19 protocols, fully backed by the Government, to enable fixtures to be played as scheduled.

Players or club staff who have tested positive will self-isolate for a period of 10 days.

The Premier League is providing this aggregated information for the purposes of competition integrity and transparency.

No specific details as to clubs or individuals will be provided by the League and results will be made public after each round of testing.

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<h2>Premier League COVID-19 results:&nbsp;</h2>

<ul>
	<li>Round 1: Aug 31-Sep 6 - 1,605 tested, with three testing positive.</li>
	<li>Round 2: Sep 7-13 - 2,131 tested, with four testing positive.</li>
	<li>Round 3: Sep 14-20- 1,574 tested, with three testing positive.</li>
	<li>Round 4: Sep 21-27 - 1,595 tested, with 10 testing positive.</li>
	<li>Round 5: Sep 28-Oct 4 - 1,587 tested, with nine testing positive.</li>
	<li>Round 6: Oct 5-11 - 1,128 tested, with five testing positive.</li>
	<li>Round 7: Oct 12-18 - 1,575 tested, with eight testing positive.</li>
	<li>Round 8: Oct 19-25 - 1,609 tested, with two testing positive.</li>
	<li>Round 9: Oct 26-Nov 1 - 1,446 tested, with four testing positive.</li>
	<li>Round 10: Nov 2-8 - 1,646 tested, with four testing positive.</li>
	<li>Round 11: Nov 9-15 - 1,207 tested, with 16 testing positive.</li>
	<li>Round 12: Nov 16-22 - 1,530 tested, with eight testing positive.</li>
	<li>Round 13: Nov 23-29 - 1,381 tested, with 10 testing positive.</li>
	<li>Round 14: Nov 30-Dec 6 - 1,483 tested, with 14 testing positive.</li>
	<li>Round 15: Dec 7-13 - 1,549 tested, with six testing positive.</li>
	<li>Round 16: Dec 14-20 - 1,569 tested, with seven testing positive&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Round 17: Dec 21-27 - 1,479 tested, with 18 testing positive&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Round 18: Dec 28-Jan 3 - 2,295 tested, with 40 testing positive&nbsp; 
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Premier League on Tuesday confirmed as many as 40 new COVID-19 cases among players and staff as the coronavirus continues to wreak havoc in the United Kingdom. The Premier League tested players and staff twice per week between December 28 and December 31 - out of which 28 new positive cases were found.

Premier League on Tuesday confirmed as many as 40 new COVID-19 cases among players and staff as the coronavirus continues to wreak havoc in the United Kingdom. The Premier League tested players and staff twice per week between December 28 and December 31 - out of which 28 new positive cases were found. A total of 12 new cases were found between January 1 and January 3 as England's top-flight continues with its rigorous testing policy. As many as 1311 players and club staff were tested in the last three days of December 2019 and another 984 players were tested between January 1 and January 3, out of which 40 players and staff were confirmed positive for the virus. Furthermore, three fixtures have already been affected due to outbreak of coronavirus in some clubs. However, the Premier League continues to trusts its testing policy and is set to be continued, after solid backing by the UK government. ALSO READ: Watch: Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl cries tears of joy as Saints defeat Liverpool Premier League statement on COVID-19 tests: The Premier League is now testing players and club staff twice per week and can today confirm that between Monday 28 December and Thursday 31 December, 1,311 players and club staff were tested for COVID-19. Of these, there were 28 new positive tests. Between Friday 1 January and Sunday 3 January, 984 players and club staff were tested for COVID-19 and of these, there were 12 new positives. During this time period, three fixtures were postponed following an increased number of positive tests at two clubs. These matches will be rearranged as soon as possible. With low numbers of positive tests across the overwhelming majority of clubs, the League continues to have confidence in its COVID-19 protocols, fully backed by the Government, to enable fixtures to be played as scheduled. Players or club staff who have tested positive will self-isolate for a period of 10 days. The Premier League is providing this aggregated information for the purposes of competition integrity and transparency. No specific details as to clubs or individuals will be provided by the League and results will be made public after each round of testing. ALSO READ: 'Rusty' Liverpool stumble again in Southampton defeat Premier League COVID-19 results: Round 1: Aug 31-Sep 6 - 1,605 tested, with three testing positive. Round 2: Sep 7-13 - 2,131 tested, with four testing positive. Round 3: Sep 14-20- 1,574 tested, with three testing positive. Round 4: Sep 21-27 - 1,595 tested, with 10 testing positive. Round 5: Sep 28-Oct 4 - 1,587 tested, with nine testing positive. Round 6: Oct 5-11 - 1,128 tested, with five testing positive. Round 7: Oct 12-18 - 1,575 tested, with eight testing positive. Round 8: Oct 19-25 - 1,609 tested, with two testing positive. Round 9: Oct 26-Nov 1 - 1,446 tested, with four testing positive. Round 10: Nov 2-8 - 1,646 tested, with four testing positive. Round 11: Nov 9-15 - 1,207 tested, with 16 testing positive. Round 12: Nov 16-22 - 1,530 tested, with eight testing positive. Round 13: Nov 23-29 - 1,381 tested, with 10 testing positive. Round 14: Nov 30-Dec 6 - 1,483 tested, with 14 testing positive. Round 15: Dec 7-13 - 1,549 tested, with six testing positive. Round 16: Dec 14-20 - 1,569 tested, with seven testing positive Round 17: Dec 21-27 - 1,479 tested, with 18 testing positive Round 18: Dec 28-Jan 3 - 2,295 tested, with 40 testing positive

Premier League COVID-19 cases double in a week with record 40 new cases

Eight new positive coronavirus cases have been found in the latest round of testing conducted by Premier League, England`s top-tier football tournament. 
 
In a statement, Premier League said on Monday that 1,530 players and club staff were tested from November 16 to 22 in the latest round. 
 
"The Premier League can today confirm that between Monday November 16 and Sunday November 22, 1,530 players and club staff were tested for Covid-19. Of these, there were eight new positive tests," the league said on Monday. 
 
The players or club staff who have tested positive will self-isolate for a period of 10 days. 
 
A total of 76 confirmed Covid-19 cases have been detected till now in 12 rounds of testing conducted by Premier League since August. 
 
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Eight new positive coronavirus cases have been found in the latest round of testing conducted by Premier League, England`s top-tier football tournament. In a statement, Premier League said on Monday that 1,530 players and club staff were tested from November 16 to 22 in the latest round.

Eight new positive coronavirus cases have been found in the latest round of testing conducted by Premier League, England`s top-tier football tournament. In a statement, Premier League said on Monday that 1,530 players and club staff were tested from November 16 to 22 in the latest round. "The Premier League can today confirm that between Monday November 16 and Sunday November 22, 1,530 players and club staff were tested for Covid-19. Of these, there were eight new positive tests," the league said on Monday. The players or club staff who have tested positive will self-isolate for a period of 10 days. A total of 76 confirmed Covid-19 cases have been detected till now in 12 rounds of testing conducted by Premier League since August.

Eight new Covid-19 cases found in latest round of testing: Premier League

The Premier League has confirmed that there was one positive COVID-19 test from the latest round of testing, six days ahead of English top-flight football’s return after as many as 1213 players and staff from 20 clubs were tested on Monday and Tuesday. This was the seventh round of Premier League’s testing programme with only one positive outcome from the latest tests.&nbsp;

There were six positive cases from round one, two from two clubs in the next round, four from two clubs in the following round and none in fourth and fifth rounds. Hence, from the twice-weekly tests, a total of 14 positive cases have been confirmed out of 7,487 tests across the division.&nbsp;

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“The Premier League can today confirm that on Monday 8 June and Tuesday 9 June, 1,213 players and club staff were tested for COVID-19,” the Premier League said in a statement on Wednesday,” the league said in a statement.

“Of these, one has tested positive. The Premier League is providing this aggregated information for the purposes of competition integrity and transparency.

“No specific details as to clubs or individuals will be provided by the League and results will be made public after each round of testing.”

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The next set of results are likely to come on Saturday with the most-watched football league moving closer to the return.

Manchester City will take on Arsenal whereas Sheffield United and Aston Villa will lock horns when Premier League restarts on June 17.

The matches will be played behind closed doors, with all safety precautions as per Premier League ‘Project Restart’ protocols.&nbsp;

 
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The Premier League has confirmed that there was one positive COVID-19 test from the latest round of testing, six days ahead of English top-flight football’s return after as many as 1213 players and staff from 20 clubs were tested on Monday and Tuesday.

The Premier League has confirmed that there was one positive COVID-19 test from the latest round of testing, six days ahead of English top-flight football’s return after as many as 1213 players and staff from 20 clubs were tested on Monday and Tuesday. This was the seventh round of Premier League’s testing programme with only one positive outcome from the latest tests. There were six positive cases from round one, two from two clubs in the next round, four from two clubs in the following round and none in fourth and fifth rounds. Hence, from the twice-weekly tests, a total of 14 positive cases have been confirmed out of 7,487 tests across the division. ALSO READ: #BlackLivesMatter: Corner flags, jerseys share out anti-racism message as Bayern advance to German Cup final “The Premier League can today confirm that on Monday 8 June and Tuesday 9 June, 1,213 players and club staff were tested for COVID-19,” the Premier League said in a statement on Wednesday,” the league said in a statement. “Of these, one has tested positive. The Premier League is providing this aggregated information for the purposes of competition integrity and transparency. “No specific details as to clubs or individuals will be provided by the League and results will be made public after each round of testing.” ALSO READ: Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury: Financial terms agreed for all-British bout, expected to bag over £100m The next set of results are likely to come on Saturday with the most-watched football league moving closer to the return. Manchester City will take on Arsenal whereas Sheffield United and Aston Villa will lock horns when Premier League restarts on June 17. The matches will be played behind closed doors, with all safety precautions as per Premier League ‘Project Restart’ protocols.

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