Covid-19: Premier League in doubt as Arsenal’s Arteta, Chelsea’s Hudson-Odoi test positive


LONDON (AFP): The Premier League was thrown into chaos on Thursday as Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi both contracted Covid-19, leaving at least one game postponed and other fixtures in doubt.

Arsenal's match at Brighton was put on hold after Arteta's diagnosis sent the London club into lockdown, while Chelsea's players and coaching staff were also ordered into isolation.

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