Manchester United's match against Brighton, Tottenham-Leicester clash called off due to Covid-19

The number of postponements in the English Premier League rose to five in a week on Thursday after two more matches were called off.

The number of postponements in the English Premier League rose to five in a week on Thursday after two more matches were called off. A growing number of infections at Leicester led to its game against Tottenham being postponed hours before kickoff on Thursday.

An ongoing outbreak within Manchester United's squad also meant its game against Brighton on Saturday won't go ahead. COVID-19 cases at Brentford meant they were unable to host United on Tuesday, while Brighton-Tottenham on Sunday and Burnley-Watford were also postponed - reflecting the worsening health emergency in Britain as the omicron variant spreads.