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      West Ham confirm boss David Moyes, 57, one of THREE to test positive for coronavirus less than an hour before Hull game

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      WEST HAM have confirmed David Moyes has contracted coronavirus.
      First-team players Issa Diop and Josh Cullen also returned positive tests ahead of tonight’s Carabao Cup clash with Hull – but the game still went ahead despite the results coming back less than an hour before kick-off.

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      David Moyes was among three people at West Ham to test positive for coronavirusCredit: Guardian News & Media / Free to use by all titles in perpetuity under NMC agreement

      None of the trio are showing symptoms but Moyes, 57, Diop, 23, and Cullen, 24, all immediately went home to self-isolate after their tests at the London Stadium.
      Hull City’s squad were offered the chance to be tested – but the Tigers declined.
      There was initially confusion ahead of kick-off when Diop and Cullen – due to start – were replaced in the starting line-up by Harrison Ashby and Jack Wilshere.
      A West Ham statement read: “The Club’s medical team were informed of the test results as the team were at London Stadium preparing for this evening’s Carabao Cup third round tie against Hull City.

      “The manager and both players immediately left the stadium and have returned home.
      “All three, who are asymptomatic, will now follow Public Health England and Premier League guidelines and protocols.
      “Everyone at West Ham United send their best wishes to David, Issa and Josh.
      “Tuesday’s match will go ahead as planned, with Assistant Manager Alan Irvine taking charge of the team.

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      Defender Issa Diop also returned a positive test and therefore returned home to self-isolateCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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      Like the other two, Josh Cullen showed no symptoms of Covid-19Credit: Getty Images – Getty

      “The Club’s measures and protocols around COVID-19 remain stringent.
      “This included offering to test the Hull City team ahead of tonight’s fixture – an offer which they opted not to accept.”
      The EFL issued a statement of their own in relation to the positive tests.
      It read: “The League was made aware of a number of positive test results at West Ham United shortly before tonight’s Carabao Cup tie against Hull City.
      “That guidance permitted the match to go ahead as planned but not before the two Clubs medical teams, in conjunction with the EFL’s medical advisors, agreed all relevant protocols had been followed and both teams were comfortable in continuing.”
      Hull City said: “We are satisfied that West Ham followed all guidelines and protocols upon receiving the positive results and, after consulting with the EFL, were comfortable with the game going ahead.
      “The Club will continue to stringently monitor the wellbeing of our players and staff as per Public Health England and EFL guidelines – as we have done since they were put in place – and we wish the West Ham manager and players the very best.”
      HAMMER BLOW
      Moyes was among the first in the Premier League to fear he caught the virus during the March outbreak.
      He shook hands with Mikel Arteta, just a few days before the Arsenal boss tested positive.
      It was the Spaniard’s result which sparked the Premier League to suspend the season.
      The Carabao Cup was earlier rocked by Leyton Orient’s game against Tottenham being postponed.
      That was due to the O’s squad being decimated by positive tests – with a resolution to determine how the tie will be decided yet to be confirmed.

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      Luton vs Man Utd: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and teams for TONIGHT’S Carabao Cup tie

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are looking to bounce back from Premier League defeat by Crystal Palace as head to Luton in the Carabao Cup.
      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men were rumbled by the Eagles at Old Trafford in their first game of the new season and will look to respond immediately.

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      Solskjaer will be looking for a response after a sluggish weekend showing

      But their opponents are not the ideal customers with Nathan Jones’ side off to a flying start with four wins from four in all competitions.
      What time does Luton vs Man Utd kick off?
      Luton host Man United on Tuesday, September 22.
      The match kicks off at 8.15pm.
      It will be played at Kenilworth Road.
      What TV channel is Luton vs Man Utd on and can I live stream it?
      Luton vs Man Utd is live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football.
      Coverage on both channels commences around 8pm, following the conclusion of Leyton Orient vs Tottenham.
      To stream the game live, head to your Sky Go account.
      Non-Sky Sports subscribers can still watch all the action with a Now TV Day Pass.
      Team news
      Luton still have a handful of players out through injury, including Dan Potts, Brendan Galloway and Eunan O’Kane but will be hopeful Tom Lockyer will return from cramp.
      Look out too for Ryan Tunnicliffe making a start against his former side.

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      As for Manchester United, we can expect changes and the possible returns from injury of Nemanja Matic and Sergio Romero.

      Aaron Wan-Bissaka may be fit enough to start after spending Saturday on the bench and Donny van de Beek may get his first start.
      Latest odds
      Luton 10/1
      Draw 17/4
      Man United 2/7

      *Latest odds from Ladbrokes correct as of Monday, September 21 More

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      Why has Leyton Orient vs Tottenham been postponed, and will Spurs get a bye to next round of Carabao Cup?

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      TOTTENHAM’S Carabao Cup tie at Leyton Orient has been called off tonight.
      18 players or staff at Leyton Orient have recorded positive coronavirus tests.

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      Dele Alli is set to feature for Tottenham if the tie goes ahead
      When was Leyton Orient vs Tottenham meant to kick off?
      Leyton Orient were set to host Spurs on Tuesday, September 22.
      The match was set to kick off at 6pm.
      It will be played at Brisbane Road, otherwise known as The Breyer Group Stadium.
      Will Tottenham get a bye after the Leyton Orient game was called off?

      Spurs will receive a bye to the next round and Orient will miss out on a £100,000 windfall with the game due to be televised on Sky Sports.
      With the O’s first team in self-isolation, they even suggested fielding their youth outfit against Jose Mourinho’s side because the kids have not been in contact with the first team.
      It is believed Spurs were not happy with that prospect amid fears of the risk of infection just days ahead of a Europa League tie.
      The final decision lay with Public Health England.

      An EFL statement, confirming the match was postponed, read: “Tonight’s Carabao Cup match between Leyton Orient and Tottenham Hotspur is not taking place this evening as scheduled.

      Discussions are ongoing between the relevant stakeholders in regards to the implications of the decision not to play tonight’s game and a further update will be provided in due course.
      Leyton Orient, the EFL and the relevant authorities are conducting a thorough review of the club’s COVID-19 secure procedures with the view to reopening the stadium and training ground as soon as possible.” More

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      Leyton Orient vs Tottenham Carabao Cup tie AXED after coronavirus rips through League Two side’s squad

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      TOTTENHAM’S Carabao Cup tie with Leyton Orient is OFF after the O’s squad was hit by a ‘number’ of positive coronavirus tests.
      The League Two side were set to host Jose Mourinho’s men in the third round on Tuesday night.

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      Leyton Orient’s game with Tottenham is off after a number of first-team players tested positive for coronavirusCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      But Tottenham have been told the match, supposed to kick off at 6pm in front of the Sky Sports cameras, will not go ahead tonight.
      It is not yet clear whether the clash will be postponed to a later date.
      A statement read: “Tonight’s Carabao Cup match between Leyton Orient and Tottenham Hotspur is not taking place this evening as scheduled.
      “Discussions are ongoing between the relevant stakeholders in regards to the implications of the fixture not taking place tonight and a further update will be provided in due course.

      “Leyton Orient, the EFL and the relevant authorities are conducting a thorough review of the club’s Covid-19 secure procedures with the view to reopening the stadium and training ground as soon as possible.”
      The chockablock football calendar, including Tottenham’s Europa League commitments, means there is no realistic way to squeeze a rearranged tie in especially with round four scheduled for next week.
      Spurs or Orient will face either Chelsea or Barnsley at home in the Carabao Cup fourth round with that match taking place at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday.
      Orient’s chairman Nigel Travis earlier told talkSPORT: “The game is a postponement, not a cancellation.”

      He added: “We have talked to the EFL and we are assuming this is a postponement
      “We’re going to lose £2.5million this year, also anything that can help us reduce that loss is clearly important. We are struggling so games like this have to take place.
      “We have a great relationship with Spurs, we’ve looked at their fixtures and this game can be played. There has to be a will, because this game is worth £150,000 profit to us, so we have to play this game.
      “I recognise the guidelines and we have spoken to the league about extenuating circumstances. I can assure you, we will not be the first club facing this this year. Even Man City had a player test positive recently.”
      Leyton Orient confirmed on Monday that their Breyer Group Stadium and training ground had been closed as a result of the positive tests.
      SunSport understands up to 18 players and staff contracted the virus.
      Despite the serious circumstances, Mourinho will be relieved to get an extra few days between matches and Spurs face a hectic fixture list.

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      The decision means Spurs have an extra few days of recovery between their matches in the busy scheduleCredit: AFP or licensors

      They were due to have SIX matches in just 13 days between September 13 and September 27.
      That included four in the space of eight days.
      Tottenham beat Southampton 5-2 on Sunday, were due to play at Orient then have a Europa League qualifier against Shkendija in Macedonia two days later on Thursday before returning to Premier League action to face Newcastle on Sunday.

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      What happens if Leyton Orient vs Tottenham is called off? Will Spurs receive a bye? Carabao Cup rules explained

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      TOTTENHAM and Leyton Orient face an anxious wait over whether their Carabao Cup third round tie will go ahead.
      18 players or staff at Leyton Orient have recorded positive coronavirus tests. An announcement will be made on Tuesday morning.

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      Dele Alli is set to feature for Tottenham if the tie goes ahead
      What time does Leyton Orient vs Tottenham kick off?
      Leyton Orient host Spurs on Tuesday, September 22.
      The match is set to kick off at 6pm.
      It will be played at Brisbane Road, otherwise known as The Breyer Group Stadium.
      What happens if Leyton Orient vs Tottenham is called off?

      If the third-round tie is cancelled, Spurs will receive a bye to the next round and Orient will miss out on a £100,000 windfall with the game due to be televised on Sky Sports.
      With the O’s first team in self-isolation, they even suggested fielding their youth outfit against Jose Mourinho’s side because the kids have not been in contact with the first team.
      It is believed Spurs are not happy with that prospect amid fears of the risk of infection just days ahead of a Europa League tie.
      The final decision is with Public Health England.

      The EFL have been working with the clubs to find a resolution, with Spurs showing their support for their neighbours.
      But with zero space left in a congested fixture programme there are no possible dates for the game to be rescheduled.
      What TV channel is Leyton Orient vs Spurs on and can I live stream it?
      Should it be played, Leyton Orient vs Tottenham will be live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football.
      Coverage on both channels starts at 5.30pm.
      To stream the game live, head to your Sky Go account.
      Non-Sky Sports subscribers can still watch all the action with a Now TV Day Pass.
      Team news
      Jose Mourinho has confirmed Dele Alli – who was left out from the 5-2 win at Southampton and is rumoured to have had a bust-up with his manager – will appear.
      Gareth Bale has not yet recovered from his knee problems but Spurs fans can expect to see Joe Hart make his debut.

      Ruel Sotiriou returned from a knock to score the equaliser for the O’s as they rallied to draw 2-2 against Mansfield on the weekend.
      Latest Odds
      Leyton Orient 13/2
      Draw 18/5
      Tottenham 2/5
      *Latest odds from Ladbrokes correct as of Monday, September 21 More

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      Tottenham’s Carabao Cup game with Leyton Orient set to be called off after 18 positive Covid-19 tests decimate O’s squad

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      TOTTENHAM’S Carabao Cup clash looks set to be called OFF after virtually all of Leyton Orient’s squad tested positive for Covid-19.
      SunSport understands up to 18 players and staff at League Two O’s recorded positive tests ahead of the Tuesday evening game.

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      Tottenham and Leyton Orient are expected to discover what will happen regarding their Carabao Cup clash in the morningCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      If the third-round tie is cancelled in the morning, Spurs will receive a bye and Orient will miss out on a £100,000 windfall with the game due to be televised on Sky Sports.
      With the O’s first team in self-isolation, they even suggested fielding their youth outfit against Jose Mourinho’s side because the kids have not been in contact with the first team.
      It is believed Spurs are not happy with that prospect amid fears of the risk of infection just days ahead of a Europa League tie.
      SunSport approached Orient for comment tonight but the final decision rests with Public Health England.

      Health specialists, worried by the coronavirus spike in the UK, have to determine if the outbreak is serious enough to order Orient’s Breyer Group Stadium and training ground to be deep cleaned and order all staff into quarantine.
      The EFL have been working with the clubs to find a resolution, with Spurs showing their support for their neighbours.
      But with zero space left in a congested fixture programme there are no possible dates for the game to be rescheduled.
      The news vindicated Tottenham’s decision to stump up £5,000 for the O’s squad to undergo tests at the weekend.

      EFL rules have been relaxed this season which mean clubs only had to test on their return to pre-season training and again halfway through the campaign — the Prem test twice a week.
      Plymouth and Mansfield played Orient over the last week and ordered their squads and staff to undergo tests.
      Should the game be called off it would be the first match to fall victim to Covid-19 since lockdown.
      Meanwhile, Gareth Bale’s desire to make his second return at Tottenham could accelerate his injury comeback.
      The Welsh star, 31, who sustained a knee injury against Bulgaria earlier this month, is not due to be fit until after the October internationals.
      But boss Mourinho said: “The motivation is high. And when a player has this motivation you can shorten the period of recovering and period of getting fit.”

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      Luton vs Man Utd: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for Carabao Cup fixture

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      MANCHESTER United are looking to bounce back from their Premier League defeat by Crystal Palace as head to Luton in the Carabao Cup.
      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men were rumbled by the Eagles at Old Trafford in their first game and will look to respond immediately.

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      Solskjaer will be looking for a response after a sluggish weekend showing

      But their opponents are not the ideal customers with Nathan Jones’ side off to a flying start with four wins from four in all competitions.
      What time does Luton vs Man Utd kick off?
      Luton host Man United on Tuesday, September 22.
      The match kicks off at 8.15pm.
      It will be played at Kenilworth Road.
      What TV channel is Luton vs Man Utd on and can I live stream it?
      Luton vs Man Utd is live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football.
      Coverage on both channels commences around 8pm, following the conclusion of Leyton Orient vs Tottenham.
      To stream the game live, head to your Sky Go account.
      Non-Sky Sports subscribers can still watch all the action with a Now TV Day Pass.
      Team news
      Luton still have a handful of players out through injury, including Dan Potts, Brendan Galloway and Eunan O’Kane but will be hopeful Tom Lockyer will return from cramp.
      Look out too for Ryan Tunnicliffe making a start against his former side.

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      As for Manchester United, we can expect changes and the possible returns from injury of Nemanja Matic and Sergio Romero.

      Aaron Wan-Bissaka may be fit enough to start after spending Saturday on the bench and Donny van de Beek may get his first start.
      Latest odds
      Luton 10/1
      Draw 17/4
      Man United 2/7

      *Latest odds from Ladbrokes correct as of Monday, September 21 More

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      Chelsea and Tottenham on Carabao Cup collision course as Arsenal could face Liverpool in fourth round draw

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      LIVERPOOL and Arsenal could meet in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup following Thursday night’s draw.
      There’s also a London derby on the cards with Chelsea potentially heading to rivals Tottenham.

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      There’s some tasty potential clashes in the fourth round of the Carabao CupCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Manchester United face a trip to either Preston or Brighton.
      And holders Man City could take on one of Millwall or Burnley.
      But it’s a potential clash between Premier League champions Liverpool and FA Cup winners Arsenal which is sure to excite fans the most.
      Mikel Arteta got the better of Jurgen Klopp in the Community Shield final last month.

      And the pair will renew acquaintances if Liverpool beat Lincoln City and Arsenal get the better of Leicester in the third round.
      Meanwhile, Jose Mourinho could unleash Gareth Bale against Frank Lampard’s new and improved Chelsea at Tottenham’s flashy arena.
      Spurs must first get past Leyton Orient while Chelsea host Barnsley.
      Elsewhere, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s Red Devils will face one of Preston or Brighton if they first beat Luton away.

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      Carabao Cup fourth round draw in full

      ALL GAMES TO BE PLAYED SEPTEMBER 29 OR 30

      Lincoln City or Liverpool vs Leicester City or Arsenal
      Millwall or Burnley vs Manchester City or Bournemouth
      West Brom or Brentford vs Fulham or Sheffield Wednesday
      Fleetwood Town or Everton vs West Ham Utd or Hull City
      Bristol City or Aston Villa vs Stoke or Gillingham
      Leyton Orient or Tottenham vs Chelsea or Barnsley
      Newport or Watford vs Morecambe or Newcastle
      Preston or Brighton vs Luton or Man Utd

      Rivals City are at home to Bournemouth in the third round and are looking at a trip to either Millwall or Burnley in the next stage.
      There are four other ties to be played too, with the winner of West Brom vs Brentford taking on either Fulham or Sheffield Wednesday.
      Fleetwood Town or Everton will host one of West Ham or Hull.
      Bristol City or Aston Villa take on either Stoke or Gillingham.
      And finally, Newport or Watford will face Morecambe or Newcastle.
      All games will be played on September 29 or 30.

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