Man City’s Jesus and Walker test positive for Covid-19

“Everyone at the club wishes our colleagues a speedy recovery over the Christmas period ahead of their return to work, training and competition,” City said in a statement

Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus and defender Kyle Walker have tested positive for Covid-19, the Premier League club said on Friday.

Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus (Pool via REUTERS)

Two other City staff members have also tested positive for the novel coronavirus, and all four are self-isolating.

“Everyone at the club wishes our colleagues a speedy recovery over the Christmas period ahead of their return to work, training and competition,” City said in a statement

City, eighth in the league table, host Newcastle United on Saturday before visiting Everton on Monday.