Southampton’s postponed FA Cup third-round tie against Shrewsbury is expected to be rescheduled for January 19, which would see next week’s Premier League fixture at Leeds called off, the PA news agency understands. — Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) January 7, 2021Elsewhere, Sheffield Wednesday’s next two Championship games have been suspended due to a Covid-19 outbreak. Match officials will specifically remind Premier League players of their responsibilities through pre-match meetings with skippers, PA understands. Chief executive Richard Masters wrote to all the Premier League clubs on Tuesday, reiterating the importance of adhering to new, stricter coronavirus protocols. On Wednesday morning, Sports Minister Nigel Huddleston threw his support behind Masters’ warning to Premier League clubs, issuing his own direct message.

Source: Express January 13, 2021 18:22 UTC