The Premier League made a 'common sense' call when deciding to postpone the visit of Manchester City to Everton on Monday.
The league board met on the afternoon of the game as Manchester City requested a rescheduling due to an outbreak of coronavirus.
It is understood the decision was made with coronavirus cases on the rise across the country as well as in the Football League.
A precedent was set earlier in the month when Newcastle United lodged a request following a 'significant increase' in cases at their training centre ahead of the game with Aston Villa.
The Premier League allowed the match to be rescheduled while United released a statement thanking Villa for their 'understanding' in the matter.
Earlier in the season, however, it was reported that the Premier League would take a 'dim view' of postponement requests in response to coronavirus breakouts.
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A newspaper report in September said: "Clubs have been warned that unless they have fewer than 14 players available, including professionals in their under-21 squads, their scheduled fixtures will go ahead as planned.
"Should a club refuse to fulfil a Premier League fixture an independent panel will be appointed to decide upon a suitable punishment ranging from a fine to a potential points deduction depending on the case."
But the ECHO was informed that the Premier League are working on a case-by-case basis and were not willing to take a risk on potentially spreading the virus further as Manchester City prepared to visit Everton.
It is understood the decision was ultimately precautionary and a 'common sense' call to postpone the fixture was made.
Everton have asked the Premier League for 'full information' over how the final outcome was reached.
