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Published 16:03 3 Jan 2021 GMT
Updated 16:31 3 Jan 2021 GMT
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"While it is understood that elements of this incident have been misinterpreted in the reports, and that the player has publicly apologised for his error, the club is disappointed to learn of the transgression and will be conducting an internal investigation," the statement read.

As reported by The Sun, a spokesperson for Mendy explained:
"Benjamin and his partner allowed a chef and two friends of his partner to attend his property for a dinner party on New Years Eve. Ben accepts that this is a breach of Covid-19 protocols and is sorry for his actions in this matter. Ben has had a Covid test and is liaising with Manchester City about this.”
The development comes within a week of City's league encounter with Everton being suspended a matter of hours before its scheduled kick-off at Goodison Park.
The Premier League took the decision to postpone the game after City reported a number of fresh Covid-19 positive tests amongst their first team squad. Everton later indicated they had requested full disclosure of the information which prompted the postponement.
Three more City players have been ruled out of the club's game with Chelsea on Sunday, though the club have not revealed their identities.
Fulham's match against Burnley on Sunday was postponed under similar circumstances after an increase in positive cases at the London club.
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