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Published : Mar 20, 2020, 9:55 AM IST

Updated : Mar 20, 2020, 10:11 AM IST

ETV Bharat / sports

Coronavirus: Arsenal provide update on manager Mikel Arteta's condition

The Arsenal squad went into self-isolation for 14 days after the Spaniard's diagnosis.

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London:Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is back to working from home, the club confirmed on Thursday after he had tested positive for coronavirus last week.

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"We're pleased to say that Mikel is feeling much better. He's in good spirits, doing detailed planning with the coaches and speaking to the players regularly," Arsenal said in a statement.

The Arsenal squad went into self-isolation for 14 days after the Spaniard's diagnosis.

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Meanwhile, the English Football Association (FA)) has announced that the suspension of all forms of the professional game has been extended till April 30. The announcement was made after officials of the FA, the English Premier League, the English Football League and the women's professional football held a meeting.

"The FA, Premier League, EFL and women's professional game, together with the PFA and LMA, understand we are in unprecedented times and our thoughts are with everyone affected by COVID-19. We are united in our commitment to finding ways of resuming the 2019/20 football season and ensuring all domestic and European club league and cup matches are played as soon as it is safe and possible to do so," Premier League said in a statement.

"...Additionally, we have collectively agreed that the professional game in England will be further postponed until no earlier than 30 April," the statement added.

Last Updated : Mar 20, 2020, 10:11 AM IST

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