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Manchester United friendly against Stoke called off after positive test - sources

Manchester United had a friendly with Stoke City cancelled on Tuesday after a Stoke player tested positive for coronavirus, sources have told ESPN.

United arranged the game with the Championship side at their Carrington training base as they prepare for the restart of the Premier League, but the fixture was quickly cancelled after Stoke were informed of the positive test by the EFL.

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Stoke's players had already arrived at Carrington after travelling separately, but were told to return home before kickoff.