PREMIER LEAGUE is on red alert as the spread of coronavirus continues to plague the UK.
With more positive cases each day, football chiefs at every level are now considering what to do for the rest of the season.
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Arsenal players have self-isolated over fears they may have contracted coronavirusCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Other European leagues including Serie A and LaLiga have already suspended in a bid to prevent further cases, with Juventus defender Daniele Rugani among those to have contracted the killer bug.
Is Brighton vs Arsenal postponed?
Arsenal players have been quarantined in the past week after several stars and staff came into contact with Olympiacos owner Evangelos Marinakis during the Europa League clash on February 27.
The Greek shipping magnate only found out he had contracted coronavirus this week, meaning that the 14-day period between contact and confirmation if they do or do not have the bug was nearly up.
The Gunners players have all been tested, with results coming back negative, meaning they are free to return to training on Friday ahead of Saturday’s clash against Brighton.
For the time being, the match will go ahead at the Amex Stadium.
Will the Premier League be suspended?
With top leagues in Italy and Spain already suspeneded for at least two weeks, the Premier League are expected to follow suit.
The British government are set to hold a COBRA meeting on Thursday to discuss what actions to take as coronavirus continues to spread in the UK.
Among those is expected to be matches behind closed doors.
Wolves will already have the opportunity to become accustomed to this, as they prepare to face Olympiacos in the Europa League in front of no fans in Greece.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
