Everton’s trip to Aston Villa has been pushed back a day due to rescheduling.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side were originally due to travel to Villa Park on Saturday for a 5.30pm kick-off but will now take place some 18 hours later than planned.
The Premier League confirmed on Monday that the hosts upcoming game with Tottenham, originally taking place this Wednesday, has been moved.
Villa requested that the fixture be rearranged due to a number of players and staff testing positive for Covid-19 ahead of their FA Cup defeat to Liverpool.
Instead, Spurs will face Fulham, which was cancelled at the last-minute on December 30 due to a coronavirus outbreak in the west Londoners’ squad.
As a result Everton’s clash with Villa has been switched to 12pm on Sunday, January 17 and will broadcast live in the UK by Sky Sports.
“With the health of players and staff the priority, the League continues to work with Aston Villa on measures to ensure their League season resumes safely and at the earliest opportunity,” read a Premier League statement.
“The Premier League wishes those with COVID-19 a full and swift recovery and will rearrange Aston Villa’s match against Spurs as soon as possible.
“As a result of this rescheduling, Spurs will now play their home match against Fulham in its place, on Wednesday 13 January at 20.15 GMT.
“The fixture was previously postponed on 30 December.
“With Fulham now playing on Wednesday 13 January, their home fixture against Chelsea will be moved from Friday 15 January to Saturday 16 January at 17.30 GMT.
“Everton’s match at Aston Villa will be rescheduled from Saturday 16 January 17:30 GMT to Sunday 17 January 12:00 GMT, and will remain live on Sky Sports in the UK.
“The Premier League, in consultation with its clubs, has enhanced its COVID-19 protocols, in addition to reimplementing a twice-weekly testing programme.
“The protocols, which strengthen key elements of the current guidance, came into immediate effect this week.”