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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
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Tom Cavilla

Premier League introducing new Covid postponement rule 'has backing of 18 clubs'

Top-flight clubs may soon be asked to provide proof of four positive Coronavirus test results as the Premier League considers stricter measures regarding fixture postponement.

The 2021/22 season has so far been picked apart by the Omicron variant, leading to a total of 21 Premier League matches being called off to date.

Many believe the current guidance, which allows clubs to submit a postponement request if they do not have 13 available players plus a goalkeeper, has been taken advantage of by clubs - but steps are now being taken to stamp out any further unnecessary congestion to the fixture list.

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