City confirm three new Covid 19 cases ahead of Manchester derby

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Manchester : Manchester City is scheduled to meet Manchester United for their Carabao Cup semi final clash, the team who wins would face Tottenham at Wembley in April.

However, ahead of the match Manchester City have confirmed that three of their members have tested positive for Covid-19. Just a few hours away from their clash, it has been officially announced that three individual from the club, Scott Carson, Cole Palmer and a member of staff, have contacted the disease.

“Manchester City FC can confirm that Scott Carson, Cole Palmer and one member of staff have tested positive for COVID-19,” the statement read.

“Both personnel will now observe a period of self-isolation in accordance with Premier League and UK Government protocol on quarantine.

“Everyone at the Club wishes Scott, Cole and all of our other colleagues a speedy recovery ahead of their return to work, training and competition.”