Brentford vs Manchester United Premier League Clash Postponed After COVID-19 Hit Red Devils

• Brentford were scheduled to take on Man United at the Brentford Community Stadium on Tuesday, December 13
• However, the tie will not go on as planned after United suffered a COVID-19 outbreak that has affected some players and staff
• Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa are among some of the other English teams who have been hit with infections

Man United's Premier League meeting with Brentford has been called off after the Red Devils' camp was hit with COVID-19.

The two teams were scheduled to face off against each other on Tuesday, December 14, at the Brentford Community Stadium.

However, the clash will not go on as earlier planned, and will instead be rescheduled in due course.

The development came after United suffered a COVID-19 crisis where some players and staff are understood to have tested positive for the virus.

Metro UK reports the Manchester club decided to halt first-team operations at their Carrington training base on Monday, December 13, with both the club and the Premier League resolving it would be safe to cancel their meeting with Brentford.

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In a statement released by United on their official website, the club said the recent positive tests required surveillance based on recommendations from medical experts. The statement said via Man Utd.com:

"Manchester United can confirm that our Premier League fixture at Brentford FC, on Tuesday 14 December at 19:30, has been postponed and will be rescheduled in due course.

"Following PCR confirmation of positive LFT Covid-19 tests among the first-team staff and players, the outbreak requires ongoing surveillance."

A number of English clubs are understood to have suffered a COVID-19 outbreak, with Tottenham Hotspur the worst hit.

Other clubs also affected include Aston Villa, and Championship sides, West Brom, and Queens Park Rangers.

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Earlier, Real's director of institutional relations, Emilio Butragueno, described the UCL redraw as surprising and regrettable.

The Spanish giants had earlier been drawn against Benfica before landing Paris Saint-Germain in the redone draw.

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UEFA were forced to void the first draw due to a technical error that sparked anger and outrage from fans and pundits.

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Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that Man United, Liverpool, and Man City have landed new Champions League opponents in the Round of 16 after the first draw was voided.

European football governing body, UEFA, was forced to conduct a redraw after mistakes at the first attempt saw Man United paired with Villarreal and then not in the pot to face Atletico Madrid.

Another error occurred when Atletico's name was read out as United were not included in the pot for their draw.