Arsenal Squad Self-Isolates Due to COVID-19... Brighton Match on the 15th

On the 11th (Korean time), Arsenal announced the postponement of the match against Man City through the club's official website. Photo by Arsenal Official Website

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Seul-gi] It has been revealed that the Arsenal FC squad of the English Premier League (EPL), who came into contact with the Olympiacos club owner diagnosed with COVID-19, entered a 14-day self-quarantine. Accordingly, the match between Manchester City and Arsenal scheduled for the 12th (Korean time) was postponed.

On the 11th (Korean time), Arsenal announced on their official website, "The away match against Man City scheduled for the 12th has been postponed. The new match schedule has not yet been confirmed."

Previously, Arsenal played the second leg of the UEFA Europa League Round of 32 against Olympiacos at their home ground, Emirates Stadium, on the 28th of last month.

Subsequently, Olympiacos club owner Evangelos Marinakis tested positive for COVID-19. He visited Arsenal’s home stadium during the second leg and came into contact with the Arsenal squad.

The Premier League office stated, "The decision to postpone the match was made to prevent the spread of COVID-19." Additionally, as a precaution, the Arsenal squad entered a 14-day self-quarantine following contact with Marinakis.

However, it was reported that the Arsenal squad will not undergo separate COVID-19 testing.

On the 12th (Korean time), the British BBC reported, "After the postponement of the match against Manchester City, Arsenal players or staff will not receive separate COVID-19 tests," adding, "Fewer than five Arsenal players who had contact with Marinakis are in self-quarantine. The quarantine ends on the 12th and will not affect the weekend league schedule."

Accordingly, the match against Brighton on the 15th is expected to proceed as scheduled.

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