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BREAKING NEWS: Manchester United 'struck by Covid outbreak just HOURS before game against Newcastle'... but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side are still expected to play the Premier League game at Old Trafford

Manchester United's preparations for their clash with Newcastle have been thrown into disarray due to a coronavirus outbreak at the club, according to reports.

According to football writer Steve Bates, the Premier League fixture will still go ahead as planned on Sunday evening.

The identities of the players, or members of staff, who may have contracted the virus are not known - although a club statement is expected to be released today.

More to follow.

Manchester United have been hit with a coronavirus outbreak before their Newcastle fixture