
Premier League clubs discuss rising Covid-19 cases, Everton & Liverpool may face two-week break
Premier League chairmen are reportedly informally discussing the prospect of a two-week break in January to combat further outbreaks
Premier League clubs are discussing the idea of a two-week break next month due to fears that rising Covid-19 cases could cause chaos.
After Man City were forced to call off their game against Everton on Monday due to an outbreak of the virus that has also shut the club’s training ground, Sheffield United became the latest club to confirm numerous positive tests among its club staff.
Whilst the Blades’ game against Burnley will still go ahead, the news is indicative of a rise in cases in the Premier League, with the latest round of testing revealing 18 more people have tested positive for the virus - the highest figure since testi...