Brighton confirm Arsenal game postponed over coronavirus after Mikel Arteta diagnosis

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Brighton and Hove Albion's match against Arsenal will have to be rescheduled after the Gunners confirmed that Mikel Arteta had contracted coronavirus
Arsenal's Premier League match with Brighton and Hove Albion has been postponed after Mikel Arteta tested positive for coronavirus.
More than 50 members of staff have self-isolated following his diagnosis. A quarantine period of 14 days will now follow, with two fixtures falling within that period - the match against Brighton and an FA Cup fixture with Sheffield United.
In a statement on their official website Brighton 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.
"Arsenal confirmed on Thursday night that their head coach has tested positive for the coronavirus, and that their entire first-team squad are now self-isolating."
Brighton chief executive Paul Barber said: "First and foremost our thoughts are with Mikel Arteta and we wish him a speedy recovery.
"It’s absolutely essential the health and wellbeing of individuals takes priority and with that in mind Saturday’s match has been postponed.
"We apologise to all fans for any inconvenience but trust everyone will understand that we are all facing an unprecedented situation.
"The Premier League has announced this evening that they will convene an emergency meeting of all clubs tomorrow morning, and we will update supporters on future fixtures as and when we are in a position to do so."

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