The troubling coronavirus situation means only half of this weekend’s Premier League fixtures are due to take place.
Manchester City sent a statement in the Premier League title race with an emphatic 7-0 win over Leeds United while Aston Villa made it four wins from six under Steven Gerrard with a 2-0 away win over Norwich City.
Manchester United and Aston Villa are the latest Premier League clubs to be affected by outbreaks of coronavirus cases, according to reports on Sunday.
Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard till take his Aston Villa side to Old Trafford for a FA Cup third round tie against Manchester United as Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City drew lower league opposition on Monday.
Manchester United condemned Crystal Palace to a 3rd straight defeat, while Tottenham Hotspur eased their way to a comfortable victory against Norwich City in the Premier League on Sunday.
Watch as Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola praises Bernardo Silva, calling the Portuguese player the best player in the league after the Portugal forward’s sublime strike inspired a 2-1 win over Aston Villa on Wednesday.
Liverpool thrashed local rivals Everton 4-1 to pile the pressure on former Reds boss Rafael Benitez on Wednesday, while victories for Chelsea and Manchester City ensured the Premier League top three remain separated by just two points.
Manchester United held Premier League leaders Chelsea to a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge for some much-needed respite.
Aston Villa have confirmed the appointment of Steven Gerrard as their new head coach.
Manchester City triumphed in the derby at United, Chelsea and Liverpool both dropped points and two managers lost their jobs.