Premier League schedule upended by COVID postponements
The Premier League schedule has been decimated because of postponements for coronavirus outbreaks at clubsDECEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Cristiano Ronaldo - Saturday's match also postponed Ronaldo and Manchester United had Saturday's match against Brighton postponed due to COVID-19 concerns.
Impact This is the second-straight postponement for Manchester United after not playing Tuesday. It's a tough spot for the club, but now they'll get a full week to get everyone in training and back to normal, or at least that's the hope, for the Dec. 27 contest.
DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Saiss goal earnes Wolves win 1-0 at Brighton in EPL
Brighton’s winless run stretched to a club-record 11 Premier League games after Romain Saiss’ first-half strike earned Wolverhampton a 1-0 victory at the Amex StadiumDECEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Arsenal's youngsters show there's life after Aubameyang
Arsenal showed there is plenty of life after Pierre-Emerick AubameyangDECEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Premier League rejects further postponement requests over Covid after Brentford vs Man Utd called off Manchester Uniteds match at Brentford is the only top-tier game to have been called off this week; Brighton and Tottenham both recorded posi...
DECEMBER 15, 2021 • SKY.COM
'I'd just boarded the plane when I heard the game was off' - The Man United fans who had already left for Brentford Manchester United boast a famously global support, meaning some fans had already set off for London before Tuesday's game was postponed
DECEMBER 15, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Bruno Fernandes or Harry Kane: Who's been the bigger flop this season? ' Extra Time ' ESPN FC
DECEMBER 15, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Manchester United looking at Paul Pogba replacements - Paper Talk All the top stories and transfer rumours from Wednesdays national newspapers...
DECEMBER 14, 2021 • SKY.COM
Pat Noonan hired as coach of Cincinnati's MLS team
Pat Noonan was hired as the sixth head coach for Major League Soccer’s Cincinnati team in a little more than three seasonsDECEMBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
EPL players to undergo daily coronavirus testing
Premier League players will undergo daily coronavirus tests as part of emergency measures approved by clubs to deal with the worsening pandemic in EnglandDECEMBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lindelof undergoing tests after breathing problems in match
Manchester United says defender Victor Lindelof is undergoing “precautionary investigations” after suffering breathing difficulties during an English Premier League gameDECEMBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Edinson Cavani - Nearing return to pitch Cavani (strain) could be an option versus Brighton on Saturday. In regard to Tuesday's postponed clash with Brentford, manager Ralf Ranginick told reporters, "Even Edi [Cavani] mig...
Impact The fact that Cavani was close to playing in Tuesday's matchup should clear the way for him to rejoin the squad against Brighton. Still, given the depth of United's squad, Cavani could struggle to break into the starting XI with any consistency, limiting his fantasy value.
DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Aaron Wan-Bissaka - Should be ready Saturday Wan-Bissaka (hand) was expected to be available versus Brentford on Tuesday before the match was postponed, so he should be an option for Saturday's clash with Brighton.
Impact Wan-Bissaka has played just once in the team's last four contests in which he garnered two crosses (zero on target), three tackles (one won) and four clearances in 90 minutes versus Young Boys. The defender should continue to launch crossers from the backline once he returns to the starting XI.
DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Manchester Utd match vs. Brentford postponed after COVID outbreak within Red Devils club A number of people at the club tested positive for the virus on Sunday morning, and the club has now shut down its Carrington base.
DECEMBER 14, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Cristiano Ronaldo - Match against Brentford postponed Ronaldo and Manchester United won't play Tuesday against Brentford after their match was postponed due to a bevy of COVID-19 cases.
Impact This news came late Monday and it forced a lot of fantasy managers into a panic as players like Ronaldo won't be playing Gameweek 17. This gives Ronaldo a bit more rest, though it's unknown who at the club tested positive for COVID-19. The forward is currently on seven goals in 13 league appearances since coming over.
DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Victor Lindelof - Undergoing precautionary tests Lindelof is "currently undergoing a series of precautionary investigations. However, he has recovered well from the episode he experienced in the match against Norwich."
Impact This is a positive update on Lindelof and there's a chance he's available for the team's next match Saturday. Then again, it's unknown how long they'll be testing him to make sure all is well, but for now, it appears Lindelof doesn't have a career-threatening issue.
DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
EPL coronavirus cases high with Man United game in doubt The English Premier League has reported its highest weekly coronavirus infections while in talks with Manchester United about postponing Tue...
DECEMBER 14, 2021 • SACBEE.COM
Alex Morgan heads home to California with NWSL's Wave
Alex Morgan is returning to her home state, joining the San Diego Wave of the National Women’s Soccer League for the team's first seasonDECEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MATCHDAY: PL leader City, Bundesliga frontrunner Bayern play
Pep Guardiola is expecting another difficult game against a Leeds side that took four points off Manchester City last seasonDECEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jadon Sancho - Starts once again Sancho created a pair of chances prior to being taken off in the 67th minute of Saturday's 1-0 win over Norwich.
Impact Sancho was now started all four Premier League matches since former manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was dismissed. He's scored once while manufacturing seven chances for his teammates across those appearances, putting his stock on the rise ahead of Tuesday's match at Brentford.
DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Man United game postponed as EPL coronavirus cases hit high
The English Premier League has reported its highest weekly coronavirus infections as Manchester United’s meeting with Brentford became the second match in three days to be postpone...DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
PSG to play Real Madrid after Champions League draw fiasco
Paris Saint-Germain has been paired with Real Madrid in a re-take of the Champions League round of 16 drawDECEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Manchester United suffers COVID-19 outbreak; players, staff test positive, sent home from training A number of people at the club tested positive for the virus on Sunday morning.
DECEMBER 13, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Champions League draw live: Latest updates as Liverpool, Manchester United, City, Chelsea and more learn European fate Hello and welcome to our live coverage of today’s Champions League draw. Liverpool led the way for Premier League sides in the Champions Lea...
DECEMBER 13, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
