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Premier League managers demand 'more clarity' on cancelled games

Premier League managers have demanded 'more clarity' on why matches are being postponed due to mounting Covid cases and urged them to issue guidance on the rules to 'maintain fairness'.

Five of the 10 scheduled Premier League matches across Saturday and Sunday have already been called off, taking the total number of postponed top-flight fixtures this week to nine.

It has led Premier League shareholders to meet on Monday to discuss a festive shutdown of football, according to reports, as its clubs struggle with several coronavirus outbreaks.

Mikel Arteta wants the Premier League to give 'more clarity' on why games are being called off
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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta, whose side face Leeds on Saturday night, believes the Premier League needs to provide 'more clarity' on the rules behind matches being called off to ensure the competition maintains integrity.