Premier League returns new record high of 40 positive coronavirus tests

It is understood the bulk of the positives relate to the three postponed fixtures over the period involving Manchester City and Fulham

Forty players and staff at Premier League clubs tested positive for Covid-19 in the last two rounds of testing. Picture: Ash Donelon/Manchester United/PA

Forty positive coronavirus cases were discovered over two rounds of Premier League testing in late December and early January.

The league announced its latest figures on Tuesday afternoon which showed that of 1,311 players and club staff tested between December 28 and 31, 28 came back positive for Covid-19.