Premier League to hold emergency meeting after Mikel Arteta tests positive for coronavirus

According to reports in England, Premier League will hold an emergency meeting after Arsenal manr Mikel Arteta tested positive for Coronavirus. pandemic has wreaked havoc in Europe as cases of contagious virus have increased significantly with every passing day.

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Premier League suspension on cards after Mikel Arteta coronavirus development

Premier League emergency meeting will reportedly discuss possible steps that could be taken to deal with outbreak. Premier League might consider suspending competition until situation improves, in line with steps taken by or major leagues in Europe.

Major leagues across Europe have been dealt a major blow by pandemic. While LaLiga has suspended all league fixtures until next two weeks, Bundesliga might scrap current campaign in view of outbreak. On or hand, Italy has emerged as worst affected country in Europe. It is reported that over a thousand people have succumbed to virus in European country.

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Premier League suspension: Arsenal confirm Mikel Arteta Coronavirus rumours

Arsenal manr Mikel Arteta has tested positive for Coronavirus. club released a statement confirming same. statement also says that people who were in contact with manr will w undergo self-quarantine according to guidelines set by British government. statement also said that team will t be able to play some fixtures on ir currently scheduled dates. club will update supporters on ir forthcoming games with more information as soon as possible, said Arsenal in a statement.

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Callum Hudson-Odoi coronavirus confirmed after Mikel Arteta coronavirus reports

Olympiacos owner Evangelos Marinakis tested positive for Coronavirus earlier this week. Meanwhile, Olympiacos hosted Arsenal in Europa League. It is reported that players came in contact with Marinakis after game, which is why Arsenal’s match between Manchester City was suspended until furr tice. On or hand, Chelsea player Callum Hudson-Odoi has also tested positive for Coronavirus.

Callum Hudson-Odoi coronavirus: Player put under self-quarantine

Chelsea, in a statement, have confirmed that Odoi has tested positive for Coronavirus after showing initial symptoms. club statement also claimed that player was doing well and has been under self-quarantine since. statement also said that player was looking forward to returning to first-team training after treatment.

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