Published 20:01 IST, August 19th 2020

Premier League record FOURTEEN new positive coronavirus cases at 12 pre-season camps

The Premier League recorded 14 new cases of coronavirus among 12 pre-season camps so far, with fears that the number might rise as players return from holiday.

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re has been a reported spike in number of positive coronavirus cases as Premier League players return for ir pre-season training ahe of 2020-21 campaign. It is reported that re have been a total of 14 new coronavirus cases recorded among 12 clubs in England's top flight that returned to training for pre-season since last week. A number of Premier League stars were spotted partying during summer break with fears growing that re could be more positive COVID-19 cases once players return from holiday. 

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Premier League COVID-19 cases spike as players return for pre-season training

According to reports from  Telegraph, Premier League has recorded 14 new cases of coronavirus after tests were carried out among 12 clubs. However, figures are still ufficial as Premier League and respective clubs are yet to confirm COVID-19 cases. 2020-21 Premier League season is scheduled to begin from September 12 onwards with initial fixtures list set to be released this week.

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Premier League news: COVID-19 cases to rise as stars return from holiday?

Most clubs fear that number of COVID-19 cases may rise when players return for pre-season training as Premier League stars were pictured igring social distancing rules to party with rival stars on holiday during past few weeks. Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli was pictured with Leicester star James Mdison in Ibiza along with Aston Villa skipper Jack Grealish. Meanwhile, West Ham star Declan Rice enjoyed a holiday with Chelsea's Mason Mount in Greek island of Mykos. Blues midfielder Danny Drinkwater also hung out with former teammate and Leicester City defender Ben Chilwell.

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Premier League news: Liverpool record one case for coronavirus as 10 teams return to training

According to reports, Premier League champions Liverpool recorded one case of coronavirus on ir pre-season trip to Austria. However, Reds will continue with ir pre-season training despite one of ir travelling party testing positive. Along with Liverpool, Tottenham, Everton, Southampton, West Ham, Crystal Palace, Leicester, Newcastle, Sheffield United, Brighton and newly-promoted Leeds are all back in training.

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Wolves, Man United, Man City and Chelsea are yet to return for ir pre-season training. Arsenal and newly-promoted Fulham are also t yet back following conclusion of 2019-20 domestic campaign and ir involvement in FA Cup and Championship play-off finals. West Brom and Burnley will begin ir pre-season training from Thursday.

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20:01 IST, August 19th 2020