The fixture at Manchester United's stadium on Saturday has been postponed due to a Covid-19 outbreak at the club, but the league intends to continue its current fixture schedule.
The game was called off due to the advice from medical advisors after a coronavirus outbreak among United's squad and backroom staff.
The training operations at the club's Carrington complex have been suspended for a short period to help reduce the risk of further transmission.
Saturday's fixture withBrighton has been postponed.
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December 16, 2021.
Manchester United can confirm that the fixture against Brighton has been postponed and will be rearranged in the future.
The health of players and staff is our top priority. The Club had no choice but to request the match be rearranged because of the number of players and support staff. The decision to delay was taken by the board based on advice from medical advisers.
Football training will be suspended for a short time at The Carrington Training Complex to help reduce the risk of further transmission.
Fans were disappointed by the postponement.
The games that have been called off so far this week are Manchester United's trip to Brentford,Watford's visit to Burnley, and the home match against Spurs.
The postponement of United's game against the Seagulls came hours after Thomas Frank called on the league to suspend this weekend's games due to the Covid-19 outbreak.
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