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Brentford are planning for their Manchester United clash to go ahead as planned, Thomas Frank insists, despite a number of Covid cases at Old Trafford - and Bees boss calls for clarity over postponement rules

Brentford manager Thomas Frank is planning for Tuesday night's Premier League game against Manchester United to go ahead but wants more clarity over rules regarding Covid-19 postponements.

United have reported a small number of positive lateral flow tests within their squad, with the players and staff involved sent home before training on Sunday.

'We are planning to play the game,' Frank said. 'That's what we are focusing on. We can't control anything else.

Thomas Frank has said Brentford are preparing for their Manchester United clash to go ahead
United reported a small number of positive lateral flow tests within their squad at the weekend

United reported a small number of positive lateral flow tests within their squad at the weekend

'I think it needs to be a significant amount of Covid cases before the game can be cancelled but to be fair I'm a little bit in doubt when it is enough.