Wolves clash with Arsenal has been postponed due to a coronavirus outbreak
LONDON – The Premier League has revealed a record 103 players and staff tested positive for the coronavirus in the period from December 20 to 26.
That surpassed the total a week earlier, when the English top-flight hit a new high since testing began in 2020 with 90 positive cases.
So far in December, 15 Premier League games have been called off, while the three divisions below the top tier have been decimated by postponements.
“The League can today confirm between Monday 20 December and Sunday 26 December, 15,186 COVID-19 tests were administered on players and club staff. Of these, there were 103 new positive cases,” a Premier League statement said.
“The safety of everyone is a priority and the Premier League is taking all…
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