THE PREMIER LEAGUE is on red alert as the spread of coronavirus continues to plague the UK.
And even football has been affected, with Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta testing positive for the infection.
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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?
Yes. Arsenal’s game against Brighton has been postponed after Mikel Arteta tested positive for coronavirus.
A Brighton and Hove Albion club statement read: “In light of the news that broke earlier on Thursday evening concerning Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta and his first-team squad, we can confirm that Saturday’s match against Arsenal has now been postponed.
“Arsenal confirmed on Thursday night that their head coach has tested positive for the coronavirus, and that their entire first-team squad are now self-isolating.
Chief executive Paul Barber commented: “First and foremost our thoughts are with Mikel Arteta and we wish him a speedy recovery.
“It’s absolutely essential the health and wellbeing of individuals takes priority and with that in mind Saturday’s match has been postponed.
“We apologise to all fans for any inconvenience but trust everyone will understand that we are all facing an unprecedented situation.
“The Premier League has announced this evening that they will convene an emergency meeting of all clubs tomorrow morning, and we will update supporters on future fixtures as and when we are in a position to do so.”
The Premier League will now decide how the other games, and the season as a whole, will proceed.
Will the Premier League be suspended?
With top leagues in Italy and Spain already suspended 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.
Leicester City have revealed that three of their players are self-isolating after showing symptoms, but the Premier League have not yet called off their game at Watford this weekend.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
