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Brighton facing backlash after using up precious NHS coronavirus tests on their players as they reveal third star is positive... with Premier League rivals waiting on private kits

Brighton are facing criticism from Premier League rivals for using testing kits supplied by the NHS after a third member of Graham Potter’s squad tested positive for coronavirus.

Several clubs have held back from testing players until the Premier League’s privately operated system is in place.

That is expected to be signed off at Monday’s shareholders’ meeting.

Brighton are facing criticism from rivals for using hospital supplies to test their players

Brighton are facing criticism from rivals for using hospital supplies to test their players

The south-coast club announced a third positive coronavirus test in their playing squad

The south-coast club announced a third positive coronavirus test in their playing squad

Brighton, one of at least six Premier League clubs who have raised objections to Project Restart, have not breached testing protocols, but their willingness to use NHS tests has raised eyebrows.