Premier League clubs will have to prove they have at least four Covid-19 cases to get matches called off under new guidance.
Burnley v Watford is the next Premier League game set to be played on 5 February after already being postponed twice
Previously, clubs could request a match to be postponed if they did not have 13 available players as well as a goalkeeper. The Premier League said requests for postponements would continue to be assessed on "a case-by-case basis" and added: "Throughout the pandemic, the Premier League has adapted its guidance in response to the wider public health situation."The Premier League Board examines a number of factors, including the ability of a club to field a team; the status, severity and potential impact of Covid-19; and the ability of the players to safely prepare for and play the match.
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters said: "Fans have shown fantastic support for the measures in place and we thank them for helping keep each other safe and grounds open at full capacity. The Premier League have always known postponing large numbers of games indefinitely was not an option because the final games have to be played on 22 May.
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