Newcastle match against Aston Villa postponed due to Covid-19 cases

Newcastle have confirmed that Friday’s Premier League match against Aston Villa has been postponed.

❌ #NUFC‘s fixture at Aston Villa on Friday has been postponed following a significant increase in Covid-19 cases at the Magpies’ Training Centre.

A new date and time for the game will be confirmed in due course.

— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) December 1, 2020

A rise in Covid-19 cases at Newcastle’s training centre has resulted in several players and staff isolating at home and they are unable to prepare for the upcoming clash at Villa Park.

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