Newcastle waiting for Covid test results as they look to return to training

Newcastle waiting for Covid test results as they look to return to training
Newcastle’s training headquarters remains closed after a coronavirus outbreak (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Newcastle are awaiting the results of the latest round of Covid tests as they look to return to training following the postponement of their Premier League trip to Aston Villa.

The Magpies were due to head for Villa Park on Friday evening, but were granted permission to reschedule the fixture on Tuesday after requesting a delay following a significant rise in positive cases within the camp.

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