CORONAVIRUS | The Premier League is under pressure to suspend matches as fear over the outbreak spreads.
| Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has tested positive for the coronavirus, the club said on Thursday, prompting the Premier League to announce an emergency meeting on Friday.
The Premier League had issued a statement earlier on Thursday saying that "all Premier League matches will go ahead as scheduled this weekend" but they are facing pressure to suspend the season. Players and staff of Italian champions Juventus are also in quarantine after defender Daniele Rugani tested positive on Wednesday.
"There is absolutely no doubt, from a logical perspective. There's the public health and ethical side as well," he said.
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