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Burnley's Premier League home game with Leicester postponed due to depleted squad

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Burnley vs Leicester City becomes latest Premier League match to be postponed [photo courtesy]

Burnley's Premier League match at home to Leicester City on Saturday has been postponed because they have a depleted squad due to COVID-19 cases and injuries among players, the league announced on Friday.

"The Premier League Board accepted Burnley's application as the club does not have the required number of players available for the match (13 outfield players and one goalkeeper), due to COVID-19 cases and injuries," the league said in a statement.

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