Sports BREAKING: Arsenal Manager, Arteta Tests Positive For Coronavirus March 13, 2020 Nelson Arteta Arsenal have confirmed that head coach Mikel Arteta has tested positive for Covid-19. The announcement on Thursday evening follows the Premier League’s statement that this weekend’s games would go ahead as planned – but the news about Arteta could force an immediate rethink.Meanwhile, the Gunners have closed their training ground and club staff who had recent contact with Arteta will now self-isolate. The Premier League will hold “an emergency club meeting” on Friday to discuss future fixtures.“This is really disappointing but I took the test after feeling poorly,” said Spaniard Arteta, 37. “I will be at work as soon as I’m allowed.” Arsenal expects a “significant number of people” will self-isolate, including first-team staff and coaches.“The health of our people and the wider public is our priority and that is where our focus is,” said club managing director Vinai Venkatesham. Share this:TweetWhatsAppLike this:Like Loading...