A significant outbreak of Covid-19 at Aston Villa has played havoc with their schedule.
Aston Villa's Premier League game against Spurs on Wednesday has been postponed because of a coronavirus outbreak at the club.
Dean Smith's side had to close their training ground last week.
Spurs will now play Fulham on the same night instead. Fulham's home game against Chelsea has been put back a day from Friday to Saturday.
Aston Villa can confirm that Wednesday's scheduled fixture with Tottenham Hotspur has been postponed.
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) January 11, 2021
Villa have released the following statement:
"The Club has been in dialogue with the Premier League and Public Health England since the training ground was closed last Thursday following a significant Covid-19 outbreak among first team players and staff.
"The club would like to thank the Premier League, Public Health England and Tottenham Hotspur for their understanding of our unprecedented and unique situation.
Everton's away game at @AVFCOfficial will also move from Saturday 16 January 5.30pm GMT to Sunday 17 January 12pm GMT #PL #AVLEVE
— Premier League (@premierleague) January 11, 2021
"Our Premier League fixture against Everton has now been rescheduled for Sunday, January 17 (ko 12noon).
"The Club continues to wish those affected by the virus a speedy recovery."
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