Premier League match postponed due to virus cases

ISTANBUL

The English Premier League's Sunday match between Aston Villa and Everton has been postponed as many of the former's players are in isolation due to coronavirus.

"Following the rescheduling of Villa's fixture against Tottenham Hotspur, which was due to be played last night, a significant number of players and staff remain in isolation," the EPL said in a statement on Thursday. "As a result, the Premier League Board has agreed to Aston Villa's request to postpone their match on Sunday."

Everton are currently in the 5th spot with 32 points, while Aston Villa rank 8th and have 26 points.