Liverpool vs Leeds and Wolves vs Watford postponed because of Covid-19 outbreak
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Reading Time: 2min | Thu. 23.12.21. | 18:55
Both games were scheduled for Boxing Day, but have been called off after requests from Leeds and Watford
The English Premier League has postponed Liverpool's fixture against Leeds United and the match between Wolves and Watford because of coronavirus.
However, Marcelo Bielsa's outfit could not play "due to the number of players with Covid-19, injuries and illness".
"The league is aware that the decision to postpone these two matches will disappoint supporters and understands their frustrations at a special time of year when fans look forward to attending and watching football games. The league aims to provide as much clarity as possible, but unfortunately, postponements sometimes have to be made at short notice, as safety is the priority. The league will endeavour to keep supporters updated if games become at risk on a matchday," the EPL said in their statement on Thursday afternoon.
Postponements are not limited to the Premier League, with Preston's game with Sheffield United in the Championship the latest in a growing line of EFL games to fall.
Liverpool are in an injury CRISIS at the moment pic.twitter.com/8zwas0LyxW
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Which EPL games have been called off?
Brighton vs Tottenham - Sunday, December 12
Brentford vs Man Utd - Tuesday, December 14
Burnley vs Watford - Wednesday, December 15
Leicester vs Tottenham - Thursday, December 16
Man Utd vs Brighton - Saturday, December 18
Southampton vs Brentford - Saturday, December 18
Watford vs Crystal Palace - Saturday, December 18
West Ham vs Norwich - Saturday, December 18
Aston Villa vs Burnley - Saturday, December 18
Everton vs Leicester - Sunday, December 19
Liverpool vs Leeds - Sunday, December 26
Wolves vs Watford - Sunday, December 26
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