Six test positive in PL for coronavirus

The Premier League could get underway as early as 12th June and small group training began this Tuesday. 

The league issued a statement to say six players or club staff have tested positive for COVID-19.  "The Premier League can today confirm that, on Sunday 17 May and Monday 18 May, 748 players and club staff were tested for COVID-19. Of these, six have tested positive from three clubs," the statement read.

The stratement went on to say that those who had tested positive will have to self-isolate for seven days.

The names of those who tested positive or the clubs involved have not been mentioned due to "legal and operational requirements".