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Newcastle United’s trip to Aston Villa on Friday night was postponed after the northeast club reported a “significant” spike in Covid-19 cases within its first-team bubble and the Premier League board agreed. to a request to delay the game.
Steve Bruce, his staff and players have been told to stay away from Newcastle’s training ground while the club, the Premier League and Public Health England conduct an investigation into the origins of an outbreak believed to be affecting up to 10 players, as well as a handful of backroom staff.
Newcastle have thanked Villa for his understanding and it is hoped that the game can be rescheduled as soon as possible. He is the first in the Premier League to be suspended due to coronavirus this season.
The league said in a statement: “The Premier League Board agreed… that the club cannot properly and safely train and prepare for their game on Friday.
“The decision was made in consultation with Newcastle United and Aston Villa, and after extensive consultation with PHE and Premier League medical advisers, with the health of the players and staff as a priority.”
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