Spurs v Fulham postponed as Premier League reiterates' full confidence' season will continue amid coronavirus outbreak

 The match in north London was called off just hours before it was set to kick off after a rise in Covid-19 cases at the Craven Cottage club

The Premier League encounter between Tottenham and Fulham has been postponed, it has been confirmed.

The game was put in doubt after a number of players and staff at Fulham turned out to be positive for Covid-19 in the latest round of tests. 

In a statement on Wednesday, the Premier League confirmed the decision will adding that the league has "full confidence" that the season can go on.