Ten people have tested positive for coronavirus in the latest round of testing conducted by the Premier League – the highest number of positive tests since the season began.
A total of 1,595 players and club staff were tested for covid-19 between 21 and 27 September.
Those who have tested positive – who have not been identified – will now isolate for 10 days.
The Premier League carries out weekly testing of staff at all 20 clubs.
The 2020-21 season started on 12 September after the coronavirus pandemic caused a delay to the completion of the previous campaign.
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