The Post: Premier League teams must have at least four COVID-19-positive cases to apply for an extension

According to the Daily Mail, the Premier League has changed its policy on the new crown infection, and the team must have four or more positive cases to postpone.

The Daily Mail confirmed today that the Premier League is considering major changes in response to the outbreak, with the direction of the next round of matches shifting from "the number of players available" to "the number of positive cases", according to the opinion of Public Health England. At the meeting, no objection was raised and the new standard would apply to clubs' matches next month. Previously, to postpone the game, teams had to prove that they had fewer than 13 players available. This led to quarrels between clubs. Although Arsenal have only one positive case, they still want to postpone the North London derby.

For fans entering the stadium, the mandatory presentation of THE NEW CROWN pass will also be cancelled. The minimum threshold now requiring a match postponement is proof that the team has at least four positive cases. Premier League chief executive Richard Masters has been criticised for clashing with the premier league's top teams and has also been forced to act. He met with all the clubs in the hope of gaining support, and 18 clubs eventually expressed their support. This shift is not a change of rules, but takes the form of guidance. If the Premier League changes its rules halfway through, they will face the threat of legal action. Therefore, this does not require a vote.

Nick de Marco, who recently represented Newcastle in the Premier League lawsuit, said the change was based on law, based on the challenge of inconsistencies and unfairness in the Premier League: "One club postponed a game but another did not, and then lost, which could lead to this team being relegated or failing to qualify in the top six, or ranking one place lower than another. You can see how inconsistent situations can lead to legal problems. The most likely challenge is that the Premier League board's decision is unreasonable, either the rule change itself or the same circumstances that cannot be extended. ”

With the reduction in COVID-19-positive cases and the end of the Africa Cup of Nations, it is hoped that the number of postponements will decrease anyway. There were 16 COVID-19-positive cases in the Premier League last week, the lowest number since December and may, the Round of 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations is almost over, more and more players will return to the club and the Africa Cup of Nations final will be played on February 6. The next round of the Premier League will take place on 5 February, when Burnley will host Watford at home. Most of the matches will be played from Tuesday to Thursday.

in Justin