Arsenal have had to temporarily shut their Hale End Academy following a staff member testing positive for Covid-19.
The Premier League side were left with no choice but to close the facility while they undertake a track and trace operation.
A report in the Athletic details a senior staff member that had travelled abroad before returning a positive test result when back at the Academy. Six other staff members have been asked to enter self-isolation as a result.
A statement from Arsenal read: 'We can confirm that a member of staff from our Hale End Academy has tested positive for Covid-19.