Premier League records 42 new Covid cases – highest number since release of weekly figures began last year

The Premier League has announced 42 new positive coronavirus cases among club players and staff, the highest weekly figure recorded since the release of testing results began in May last year. A Covid-19 outbreak has led to Tottenham's last two games being called off, while Manchester United's scheduled trip to Brentford tonight was postponed late on Monday night due to a number of positive tests in the United squad.