Soccer-Burnley ask Premier League to postpone game against Watford

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Burnley v Watford - Turf Moor, Burnley, Britain - December 15, 2021 General view inside the stadium after the match was postponed due to a COVID-19 outbreak REUTERS/Phil Noble

(Reuters) - Burnley have asked the Premier League to postpone their match against Watford on Tuesday after a string of COVID-19 cases and injuries left their squad depleted, the club said.

If the game is postponed, it will be the 22nd league match to be rescheduled this season.