Manchester City confirm three new cases of coronavirus

Manchester City has reported three new cases if coronavirus at the club, two players and a member of staff, according to a club statement:

“Manchester City FC can confirm that Scott Carson, Cole Palmer and one member of staff have tested positive for COVID-19.

“Both personnel will now observe a period of self-isolation in accordance with Premier League and UK Government protocol on quarantine.

“Everyone at the Club wishes Scott, Cole and all of our other colleagues a speedy recovery ahead of their return to work, training and competition.”

The number adds to the previously recorded number of eight at the club in the last two weeks.