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Surge in positive Covid tests continue as Premier League confirms RECORD 103 cases from latest round of testing following raft of fixtures being postponed over the festive period

A record 103 positive COVID-19 cases were found among players and staff in the Premier League over the past week.

The recent resurgence in spiralling positive tests has played havoc with the festive period leading to matches being postponed.

Three games on Boxing Day including Liverpool's clash with Leeds were called off due to outbreaks at clubs, with two further games called off on December 28.

The Premier League have recorded 103 new Covid-19 positive tests over the past week

The Premier League have recorded 103 new Covid-19 positive tests over the past week

There have also been a smaller amount of cases at teams that have not had their games postponed.