Covid delays EPL clash

Football: Aston Villa’s home match against Everton has been postponed due to the Covid19 outbreak at the Midlands club.

‘‘Following the rescheduling of Villa’s fixture against Tottenham Hotspur, which was due to be played last night, a significant number of players and staff remain in isolation,’’ the Premier League said in a statement.

‘‘As a result, the Premier League Board has agreed to Aston Villa’s request to postpone their match on Sunday [local time].’’

Newcastle United’s postponed game at Villa was rescheduled for January 23.

The fixture, which was due to take place at Villa Park on December 4, was called off due to a Covid outbreak at Newcastle’s training centre. — AAP