Pep Guardiola hit back at Everton by revealing he called Carlo Ancelotti personally to explain why Manchester City's game against them could not go ahead.
Everton released a terse statement, calling for full disclosure of the facts surrounding the postponement of Monday's game, which came after five City players tested positive for Covid.
The Premier League called the game off on medical grounds, just four hours before kick-off, a decision which angered Everton, given the blunt tone of their statement.
Guardiola said City wanted to play the game at Goodison Park, but said the Premier League made the decision to postpone it to prevent potential further spread of the virus.
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