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Manchester Evening News
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Samuel Luckhurst

Manchester United report no positive Covid-19 cases in first team squad

Manchester United have confirmed there are now no positive cases for Covid-19 in the first-team squad.

United issued a statement on Thursday night that a 'small number' of players and staff had tested positive following lateral flow tests that were carried out at the club's Carrington training complex.

United awaited the results of PCR tests and had to cancel Saturday's friendly with Preston North End but players are now able to resume training.

The club said in a statement: "After further testing yesterday and today we can confirm that there are no positive cases within the First Team group.

"Following consultation with the Premier League they are satisfied that all Covid protocols have been followed correctly and the squad can return to training immediately."

Five players and four staff members are understood to have returned positive tests from the lateral flow tests.

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