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Steve Bruce reveals three first team stars and a staff member tested POSITIVE for Covid-19 before win over Crystal Palace as Newcastle boss admits keeping control of the virus is 'very difficult'

Newcastle manager Steve Bruce has confirmed three of his players and one staff member tested positive for Covid-19 before the Premier League match against Crystal Palace.

The Magpies grabbed all three points with a late show at Selhurst Park, scoring twice in the final three minutes via Callum Wilson and Joelinton to win 2-0.

The four positive cases did not travel down to London, and Bruce stated his hope that the club's measures would control the outbreak.

Newcastle boss Steve Bruce confirmed three players and one staff member tested positive
None of Newcastle's four positive cases travelled to Selhurst Park for Friday evening's match

He said: 'We sincerely hope so.