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Arsenal forced to CLOSE Hale End Academy after a positive Covid-19 test... with seven staff members being placed into self-isolation

Arsenal have had to temporarily shut their Hale End Academy following a staff member testing positive for Covid-19.

The Premier League side were left with no choice but to close the facility while they undertake a track and trace operation.

A report in the Athletic details a senior staff member that had travelled abroad before returning a positive test result when back at the Academy. Six other staff members have been asked to enter self-isolation as a result.

A statement from Arsenal read: 'We can confirm that a member of staff from our Hale End Academy has tested positive for Covid-19.