Premier League is to ‘reconsider its Covid postponement rules

The Premier League is set to reconsider its rules on postponing games following a number of controversial decisions to call off matches in recent weeks.

Reports suggest that a Premier League meeting will be called with all 20 top-flight clubs after the next round of fixtures to discuss potential changes to the rule.

According to The Athletic, the Premier League hope the two-and-a-half-week break will provide clubs with enough time to get to grips with any changes to the rules.  

A statement from the league on Wednesday said: ‘The Premier League is consulting with our clubs regarding COVID-19 postponement rules and guidance in light of the changing national picture and the falling number of cases within our squads.

‘The league’s current guidance was amended in December following the emergence of the new Omicron variant and we continue to monitor the ongoing effects of the virus and will update our guidance accordingly‘.

The Premier League have come under heavy criticism in recent weeks after some teams had games postponed due to Covid cases, injuries, suspensions and absentees due to the Africa Cup of Nations.

A total of 21 games have been postponed, raising questions about the integrity of the league.