The English Football league (EFL) will hold a meeting this morning as it prepares to address its upcoming schedule in light of coronavirus concerns.
The Premier League is also set to meet to make a decision on how the season should proceed after Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta and Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi tested positive for coronavirus.
An EFL spokesman said on Friday morning: “The EFL Board will meet this morning to make a decision on this weekend’s fixtures and beyond.”
Arsenal’s planned Premier League fixture against Manchester City on Wednesday was cancelled due to Gunners players self-isolating after having had contact with Olympiacos owner Evangelos Marinakis, who tested positive for Covid-19.
Their game against Brighton this weekend has now also been cancelled after Arteta tested positive.
Chelsea also cancelled training sessions and Friday’s press conference.
Everton released a statement on Friday morning to say the first-team squad and officials were self-isolating after a player showed symptoms of coronavirus.
The Independent has been told that several teams will support a suspension of the Premier League.
A small number of officials will suggest the campaign should be voided.
