The Premier League match between Burnley and Everton has been postponed because of coronavirus and injuries.
The Premier League Board on December 24, approved Everton’s request to postpone their Boxing Day away fixture at Burnley.
Everton were due to travel to Turf Moor to play on Sunday, December 26, however their manager had complained over the lack of numbers in his squad.
According to the Premier League statement it was noted that a decision was made to postpone the match after the board reviewed a request by Everton to postpone the match following further injuries to the squad.
“The Board reviewed the club’s request today to postpone the match following further injuries to their squad.
“They concluded that the club will not be able to fulfil their fixture this weekend as a result of an insufficient number of players available to play due to COVID-19 cases and injuries.
“The Board this morning was able to make its decision in advance of Boxing Day to give clarity to clubs and their fans. We apologise for the inconvenience and disruption caused to those supporters’ festive plans.
“The League is aware that the decisions this week to postpone three matches on Boxing Day will disappoint supporters, and understands their frustrations at a special time of year when fans look forward to attending and watching football games,’ the statement read.
This means three of the nine English top-flight games scheduled for Sunday, December 26, have now been called off.
On Thursday, the matches between Liverpool and Leeds United and Watford's visit to Wolves were postponed because of coronavirus.