Premier League reports record number of positive Covid-19 tests

A view of coronavirus safety advice outside the ground before the Premier League match at Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton. Picture date: Saturday November 20, 2021.

The Premier League has announced 42 new coronavirus cases among club players and staff, the highest weekly figure recorded since testing figures began being circulated in May last year.

Only a dozen cases were reported last week but Covid-19 outbreaks have hit several top-flight clubs in the last few days, including Manchester United, whose game at Brentford on Tuesday night is in danger of being postponed.