Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta tests positive for Coronavirus - Premier League to convene emergency meeting over fixtures

The whole first-team squad will now be placed in self-isolation.

Sheffield United are due to host Arsenal in an FA Cup quarter final at Bramall Lane next Sunday (March 22) and it would appear as though that match will be postponed.

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Arsenal managing director Vinai Venkatesham said: "The health of our people and the wider public is our priority and that is where our focus is.

"Our thoughts are with Mikel who is disappointed but in good spirits. We are in active dialogue with all the relevant people to manage this situation appropriately, and we look forward to getting back to training and playing as soon as medical advice allows."

The statement added it was "clear we will not be able to play some fixtures on their currently scheduled dates".

The Gunners were due to travel to Brighton on Saturday.

The Premier League has announced it will convene an emergency club meeting on Friday morning regarding future fixtures.

A statement read: “In light of Arsenal’s announcement tonight confirming that their first-team coach Mikel Arteta has tested positive for COVID-19, the Premier League will convene an emergency club meeting tomorrow morning regarding future fixtures.

“The Premier League will make no further comment until after that meeting.”