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Man City confirm three new positive Covid-19 tests just hours before Man Utd clash

Manchester City have confirmed that two more players, and one additional staff member, have tested positive for Covid-19 following the club's latest round of testing.

Goalkeeper Scott Carson and 18-year-old midfielder Cole Palmer are the two members of the playing staff that have tested positive, while an unnamed member of the non-playing staff has also delivered a positive test.

What are the details and why does it matter?

The coronavirus crisis continues to worsen in the United Kingdom and globally, with 40 new cases among Premier League players and staff recorded in the past week - a new high for England's top flight.