Coronavirus: Premier League to hold emergency meeting as Arteta tests positive

Arsenal close training centre, say will not be able to play games

Last updated: March 13, 2020 | 03:14

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta.

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The Premier League will hold an emergency club meeting on Friday regarding future fixtures after Arsenal Spanish manager Mikel Arteta tested positive for the coronavirus with the London club's first team players set to self-isolate.

"In light of Arsenal's announcement tonight confirming that their first team coach Mikel Arteta has tested positive for COVID-19, the Premier League will convene an emergency club meeting tomorrow morning," the Premier League said in a statement.