Sheffield United reveal outbreak as Premier League positive Covid-19 tests hit season-high

Sheffield United have confirmed they are one of the Premier League clubs affected by coronavirus (Alex Pantling/PA)

The Premier League has returned its highest number of positive coronavirus tests this season, with Sheffield United the latest club to reveal an outbreak.

Between December 21 and 27, the League tested 1,479 players and club staff and 18 tested positive. They will now self-isolate for a period of 10 days.