OFFICIAL: PL game between Brighton & Arsenal postponed after Arteta infected

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Arsenal's Premier League match with Brighton and Hove Albion has been postponed after Mikel Arteta tested positive for coronavirus.

Arsenal's trip to Brighton has now been called off after the Gunners closed their training ground.

Arteta said: "This is really disappointing but I took the test after feeling poorly. I will be at work as soon as I'm allowed."

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

"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."

In a statement on their official website Brighton also said: "In light of the news that broke earlier on Thursday evening concerning Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta and his first-team squad, we can confirm that Saturday’s match against Arsenal has now been postponed.

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