Updated December 29th, 2021 at 16:55 IST

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta tests positive for COVID again, to miss Manchester City game

Arteta’s positive test in March 2020 was a key factor in the suspension of the league in the first week of the pandemic.

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta tested positive for the coronavirus again and will be absent for the Premier League match against Manchester City on New Year's Day, the club said Wednesday.

Arteta’s positive test in March 2020 was a key factor in the suspension of the league in the first week of the pandemic.

Arteta is the third Premier League manager currently isolating after contracting COVID-19, after Crystal Palace's Patrick Vieira and Aston Villa's Steven Gerrard.

“Mikel is isolating in line with government guidelines and we wish him well,” Arsenal said.

Arteta was previously the assistant coach at City.

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Published December 29th, 2021 at 16:55 IST