The Premier League have made a huge change to their COVID protocols in a bid to stop postponements from ravaging the fixture list.
The Hammers issued a statement on their official website on Wednesday, confirming that there has been an update to protocols, meaning that clubs will have to prove that they have a certain number of positive tests.
From this point onwards, if clubs apply to postpone a game on the grounds of an outbreak, they must prove that they have four positive tests within their squad.
The next fixture in the league will be Burnley’s clash with Watford, and the guidance will be in place ahead of that game.
The league has also confirmed that emergency measures relating to the pandemic will be reviewed on a weekly basis and the intention is for them to end on February 28th.
Measures currently include wearing face coverings while indoors at stadiums, while also observing social distancing and mandating testing.
How come the Premier League can change their rules, as and when, even though some clubs have already taken advantage of the original rules?