There are two matches still going ahead tonight in the Premier League.
There is all your usual live text coverage of Chelsea v Everton and Liverpool v Newcastle right here on the BBC Sport website and app.
Bye for now.
Bale among five new cases at Real Madrid
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Real Madrid and Wales attacker Gareth Bale is one of five new cases in the Spanish giants camp.
Fellow players Marco Asensio, Andriy Lunin and Rodrygo have also returned positive tests, along with assistant coach Davide Ancelotti.
Man Utd coach McKenna closes on Ipswich job
Simon Stone
BBC Sport
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Manchester United coach Kieran McKenna is in advanced talks
with Ipswich over their vacant manager’s job.
The deal is not completed yet but McKenna is understood to
have told United interim boss Ralf Rangnick of his desire to take over at
Portman Road.
McKenna was part of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s coaching team at
Old Trafford and stayed on after the Norwegian was sacked last month.
A quarter of EFL players "do not intend to get a vaccine"
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The EFL have also released data about the level of vaccination among their clubs.
There are 59% of players who are double vaccinated, but 25% of players currently do not intend to get a vaccine.
The data was collated in November, so it is possible the latest wave of Omicron variant has caused those numbers to shift.
EFL move to enhanced anti-Covid measures
The EFL have instructed all their clubs to move to a higher level of anti-Covid measures.
"All 72 Clubs will now be required to implement enhanced RED protocols for first team training settings," read a statement.
"Social distancing measures will be required outside of physical sessions, along with restrictions to the use of indoor facilities, manual therapy and group travel, amongst others."
All clubs will be required to carry out daily lateral flow tests.
Manchester United say they had "no option" but to successfully request that Saturday's match against Brighton was called off after coronavirus spread across their staff.
"The health of players and staff is our priority," the club said in a statement.
"Given
the number of players and support staff having to isolate due to Covid-19, the
Club had no option other than to request the match be rearranged.
"We will also suspend football training operations at the
Carrington Training Complex for a short period to help reduce risk of further
transmission.
"We regret any disappointment and inconvenience caused to
fans by the postponement."
Premier League: 'We'll continue with fixtures where safe'
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The Premier League has released a statement in relation to the postponement of Manchester United's match against Brighton on Saturday.
It makes interesting reading considering a report earlier today (see 14:45 GMT) that clubs are pushing for a league-wide shutdown.
"It is with regret that
this is the fourth Premier League fixture to have been postponed in the past week," say the Premier League.
"While recognising a number of clubs are experiencing COVID-19 outbreaks,
it is the League’s intention to continue its current fixture schedule where
safely possible.
"Manchester United continues to have an ongoing COVID-19 outbreak within their squad, which
has left them unable to field a team for the match at Old Trafford.
"The Premier League Board assesses
applications to postpone matches on a case-by-case basis, based on existing
rules and COVID-19 postponement guidance issued to all clubs."
BreakingManchester United v Brighton postponed
Man Utd P-P Brighton (Sat, 12:30 GMT)
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Manchester United's match against Brighton, Saturday's lunchtime kick-off, has been called off because of the number of cases in the hosts' squad and backroom staff.
Premier League clubs pushing for shutdown - report
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An increasing number of Premier League clubs want fixtures suspended until 2022 report ESPN.
"Premier League chiefs have been informed that with rising case numbers being fuelled by the omicron variant, there would be support for suspending games until the weekend of 8-9 January, when FA Cup third-round ties are due to take place," they write.
"Under the proposal, Premier League games would restart on 15 January.
"Officially, the Premier League is still considering postponements on a case-by-case basis. The Premier League did not immediately respond to a request for comment when asked about plans for a shutdown by ESPN."
Not only is it an away trip for the Foxes, it is a midday kick-off. As the Athletic's Rob Tanner says, that fixture looks very vulnerable.
League Two loses another game
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Another match has gone in League Two.
Swindon v Walsall, scheduled for Saturday, has fallen victim to positive cases within the hosts' squad.
More positives possible at Chelsea
Chelsea v Everton (19:45 GMT)
Alistair Magowan
BBC Sport
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The small number of new positives at Chelsea were from
testing yesterday.
There is a further testing today, so there is a
possibility that more positives could emerge ahead of the match.
As it stands the game goes ahead, and if it does Thomas
Tuchel will speak to media about situation prior to kick off.
Liverpool set Phillips fee at £15m - report
The Athletic
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Liverpool will let defender Nathaniel Phillips leave if their valuation of £15m is met in January report the Athletic.
The 24-year-old centre-back has made only three appearances this season and is keen to get more game time.
Newcastle and West Ham are among the Premier League sides said to be interested in Phillips
'I am thirsty for different cultures'
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Kylian Mbappe has dropped some none-too-subtle hints that his time at Paris St Germain may be coming to an end.
The 22-year-old striker, who is out of contract in the summer, is widely expected to join Real Madrid.
"Human ties are much more fascinating," Mbappe told Paris Match via RMC Sport.
"It's the life experience that counts, more than making money.
"I am thirsty above all for discoveries, trips, meetings with players, different cultures."
'We'll adjust'
Aston Villa v Burnley (Sat, 15:00 GMT)
Burnley manager Sean Dyche, whose saw his team's match against Watford called off a few hours before kick-off on Wednesday, says that he is taking the possibility of more postponements in his stride.
"We are concerned about getting back to our best version' - Bielsa
Leeds v Arsenal (Sat, 17:30 GMT)
Leeds United
Marcelo Bielsa on what particular challenge Arsenal will offer when Leeds welcome the Gunners to Elland Road on Saturday:
"They are one of the important teams in the league but at this moment we are concerned about getting back to our best version than the opponent that we're coming up against."
On keeping the spirits high:
"Having a high spirit is part of my job and to be able to face the most difficult moments, coming out of them, correcting things taking on board things, not delegating responsibilities and not looking to blame others. They are all of the things that we try and do."
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Three more Chelsea stars test postive - report
Chelsea v Everton (19:45 GMT)
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Chelsea's match against Everton is set to go ahead despite more Covid cases among the hosts squad.
Goal are reporting that there were three positive tests from senior Chelsea players earlier today, throwing boss Thomas Tuchel's plans into disarray.
The new cases are in addition to Croatia's midfielder Mateo Kovacic's period of self-isolation.
"All of those set to sit out upcoming outings have been in contact with the rest of the Chelsea squad, with a full training session completed on Wednesday," report Goal.
Tottenham's Europa League game against Rennes was called off last week because of an outbreak of Covid in the Spurs camp.
Manager Antonio Conte had hoped that they could rearrarange it in place of the Leicester game with Uefa poised to rule that the London side forfeit the match.
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There are two matches still going ahead tonight in the Premier League.
There is all your usual live text coverage of Chelsea v Everton and Liverpool v Newcastle right here on the BBC Sport website and app.
Bye for now.
Bale among five new cases at Real Madrid
Real Madrid and Wales attacker Gareth Bale is one of five new cases in the Spanish giants camp.
Fellow players Marco Asensio, Andriy Lunin and Rodrygo have also returned positive tests, along with assistant coach Davide Ancelotti.
Man Utd coach McKenna closes on Ipswich job
Simon Stone
BBC Sport
Manchester United coach Kieran McKenna is in advanced talks with Ipswich over their vacant manager’s job.
The deal is not completed yet but McKenna is understood to have told United interim boss Ralf Rangnick of his desire to take over at Portman Road.
McKenna was part of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s coaching team at Old Trafford and stayed on after the Norwegian was sacked last month.
A quarter of EFL players "do not intend to get a vaccine"
The EFL have also released data about the level of vaccination among their clubs.
There are 59% of players who are double vaccinated, but 25% of players currently do not intend to get a vaccine.
The data was collated in November, so it is possible the latest wave of Omicron variant has caused those numbers to shift.
EFL move to enhanced anti-Covid measures
The EFL have instructed all their clubs to move to a higher level of anti-Covid measures.
"All 72 Clubs will now be required to implement enhanced RED protocols for first team training settings," read a statement.
"Social distancing measures will be required outside of physical sessions, along with restrictions to the use of indoor facilities, manual therapy and group travel, amongst others."
All clubs will be required to carry out daily lateral flow tests.
United down to seven first-team players - report
Man Utd P-P Brighton
Man Utd: 'No option' but to postpone
Man Utd P-P Brighton
Manchester United say they had "no option" but to successfully request that Saturday's match against Brighton was called off after coronavirus spread across their staff.
"The health of players and staff is our priority," the club said in a statement.
"Given the number of players and support staff having to isolate due to Covid-19, the Club had no option other than to request the match be rearranged.
"We will also suspend football training operations at the Carrington Training Complex for a short period to help reduce risk of further transmission.
"We regret any disappointment and inconvenience caused to fans by the postponement."
Premier League: 'We'll continue with fixtures where safe'
The Premier League has released a statement in relation to the postponement of Manchester United's match against Brighton on Saturday.
It makes interesting reading considering a report earlier today (see 14:45 GMT) that clubs are pushing for a league-wide shutdown.
"It is with regret that this is the fourth Premier League fixture to have been postponed in the past week," say the Premier League.
"While recognising a number of clubs are experiencing COVID-19 outbreaks, it is the League’s intention to continue its current fixture schedule where safely possible.
"Manchester United continues to have an ongoing COVID-19 outbreak within their squad, which has left them unable to field a team for the match at Old Trafford.
"The Premier League Board assesses applications to postpone matches on a case-by-case basis, based on existing rules and COVID-19 postponement guidance issued to all clubs."
BreakingManchester United v Brighton postponed
Man Utd P-P Brighton (Sat, 12:30 GMT)
Manchester United's match against Brighton, Saturday's lunchtime kick-off, has been called off because of the number of cases in the hosts' squad and backroom staff.
Premier League clubs pushing for shutdown - report
An increasing number of Premier League clubs want fixtures suspended until 2022 report ESPN.
"Premier League chiefs have been informed that with rising case numbers being fuelled by the omicron variant, there would be support for suspending games until the weekend of 8-9 January, when FA Cup third-round ties are due to take place," they write.
"Under the proposal, Premier League games would restart on 15 January.
"Officially, the Premier League is still considering postponements on a case-by-case basis. The Premier League did not immediately respond to a request for comment when asked about plans for a shutdown by ESPN."
'Leicester trip to Everton in doubt'
Not only is it an away trip for the Foxes, it is a midday kick-off. As the Athletic's Rob Tanner says, that fixture looks very vulnerable.
League Two loses another game
Another match has gone in League Two.
Swindon v Walsall, scheduled for Saturday, has fallen victim to positive cases within the hosts' squad.
More positives possible at Chelsea
Chelsea v Everton (19:45 GMT)
Alistair Magowan
BBC Sport
The small number of new positives at Chelsea were from testing yesterday.
There is a further testing today, so there is a possibility that more positives could emerge ahead of the match.
As it stands the game goes ahead, and if it does Thomas Tuchel will speak to media about situation prior to kick off.
Liverpool set Phillips fee at £15m - report
The Athletic
Liverpool will let defender Nathaniel Phillips leave if their valuation of £15m is met in January report the Athletic.
The 24-year-old centre-back has made only three appearances this season and is keen to get more game time.
Newcastle and West Ham are among the Premier League sides said to be interested in Phillips
'I am thirsty for different cultures'
Kylian Mbappe has dropped some none-too-subtle hints that his time at Paris St Germain may be coming to an end.
The 22-year-old striker, who is out of contract in the summer, is widely expected to join Real Madrid.
"Human ties are much more fascinating," Mbappe told Paris Match via RMC Sport.
"It's the life experience that counts, more than making money.
"I am thirsty above all for discoveries, trips, meetings with players, different cultures."
'We'll adjust'
Aston Villa v Burnley (Sat, 15:00 GMT)
Burnley manager Sean Dyche, whose saw his team's match against Watford called off a few hours before kick-off on Wednesday, says that he is taking the possibility of more postponements in his stride.
'All I can do is fight' - Bielsa
Leeds v Arsenal (Sat, 17:30 GMT)
Leeds United
"We are concerned about getting back to our best version' - Bielsa
Leeds v Arsenal (Sat, 17:30 GMT)
Leeds United
Marcelo Bielsa on what particular challenge Arsenal will offer when Leeds welcome the Gunners to Elland Road on Saturday:
"They are one of the important teams in the league but at this moment we are concerned about getting back to our best version than the opponent that we're coming up against."
On keeping the spirits high:
"Having a high spirit is part of my job and to be able to face the most difficult moments, coming out of them, correcting things taking on board things, not delegating responsibilities and not looking to blame others. They are all of the things that we try and do."
Three more Chelsea stars test postive - report
Chelsea v Everton (19:45 GMT)
Chelsea
Chelsea's match against Everton is set to go ahead despite more Covid cases among the hosts squad.
Goal are reporting that there were three positive tests from senior Chelsea players earlier today, throwing boss Thomas Tuchel's plans into disarray.
The new cases are in addition to Croatia's midfielder Mateo Kovacic's period of self-isolation.
"All of those set to sit out upcoming outings have been in contact with the rest of the Chelsea squad, with a full training session completed on Wednesday," report Goal.
Tottenham 'frustrated' by timing
Leicester P-P Tottenham
Tottenham's Europa League game against Rennes was called off last week because of an outbreak of Covid in the Spurs camp.
Manager Antonio Conte had hoped that they could rearrarange it in place of the Leicester game with Uefa poised to rule that the London side forfeit the match.