Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta has tested positive for coronavirus, the Premier League club have announced.

Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis presided over a packed press conference to discuss the end of Arsene Wenger’s 22-year managerial reign, making it feel more like a funeral, but without discussing what part he or the Arsenal board played in killing off the French coach.

Norwich manager Chris Hughton will investigate reports want-away midfielder Wes Hoolahan made derogatory remarks about the Canaries ahead of a media conference yesterday afternoon.

Giovanni Trapattoni is confident Robbie Keane will be fit to lead the attack when the Republic of Ireland travel to Bulgaria for their crucial World Cup qualifying clash.

FURIOUS Patrick Vieira last night led the Arsenal onslaught against the vilification of David Seaman as Arsene Wenger revealed his goalkeeper was ready to accept his enforced international retirement.