Leeds United's weekend hosts Tottenham Hotspur have game called off due to Covid-19 but Premier League says season goes on

A statement released this afternoon revealed that tonight's game between Fulham and Tottenham Hotspur, due to kick off at 6pm, has been postponed following a Premier League board meeting.

"Fulham lodged a request with the Premier League Board to rearrange the fixture following a significant rise in positive COVID-19 cases, as well as a number of players showing symptoms today," said a spokesperson.

"The Premier League Board has consulted its medical advisors and the decision to postpone the game has been taken as a precaution and with the health of players and staff as the priority. The group will now be retested immediately."

Manchester City's game against Everton was also called off due to positive tests, along with seven games in League One last night and three in League Two.

Spurs are scheduled to host Leeds United on Saturday and although reports emerged yesterday suggesting a 'circuit breaker' was being discussed, the Premier League insist their health and safety protocols mean games can continue to take place.

"With low numbers of positive tests across the overwhelming majority of clubs, the Premier League continues to have full confidence in its COVID-19 protocols and being able to continue to play our fixtures as scheduled," said a spokesperson.

"The League wishes those with COVID-19 a safe and speedy recovery and will rearrange the postponed fixture between Tottenham Hotspur and Fulham in due course."