ARSENAL head coach and former Rangers player Mikel Arteta is continuing to recover after testing positive for coronavirus. 

The London club confirmed on Thursday evening their Spanish head coach had contracted the virus and former Celtic player Kieran Tierney, along with the entire Gunners first-team squad, would be placed into self-isolation.

Brighton confirmed soon afterwards this weekend’s fixture against Arsenal at the Amex Stadium had been postponed.

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And in the early hours of Friday, Chelsea said the full men’s team squad, coaching staff and a number of backroom staff would self-isolate after Hudson-Odoi returned a positive test. The club are due to face Aston Villa this weekend.

Glasgow Times: Former Celtic player Kieran Tierney is now in self-isolation following Arteta's positive diagnosis Former Celtic player Kieran Tierney is now in self-isolation following Arteta's positive diagnosis

The Premier League, acting on Government advice, had said on Thursday evening that all this weekend’s fixtures would be played as scheduled and without being forced behind closed doors. It was later confirmed an emergency meeting would be held on Friday morning to discuss the rapidly-changing situation.

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Arsenal managing director Vinai Venkatesham said: “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.”

It comes amid concerns about Sunday's Old Firm clash between Rangers and Celtic and claims the game should be played behind closed doors. 

Labour MSP Monica Lennon has called for the mass gathering ban to come into play before the Ibrox fixture. 

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon revealed plans from the Scottish and UK government to cancel all gatherings that would see more than 500 people in attendance at the one time.