Leicester-Norwich called off as Covid and injuries hit Canaries squad

Norwich are unable to fulfil their fixture at Leicester on New Year’s Day because of positive Covid tests in the squad 

Norwich’s New Year’s Day trip to Leicester has been postponed at the Canaries’ request as a result of positive Covid-19 tests and injuries, the Premier League has confirmed.

Both clubs issued brief statements at 8pm on Thursday evening, with the governing body elaborating on the reasons.