Premier League confirm four new positive tests as Aston Villa return looms

Aston Villa news - Premier League reveal latest coronavirus test results

The Premier League has confirmed four more positive tests for coronavirus.

Over 1,000 players and staff were tested on Monday and Tuesday after clubs returned to training last week.

Aston Villa reported back to Bodymoor Heath to train in groups of up to five while maintaining social distancing.

A statement from the top-flight has now confirmed four positive results from three clubs in the latest round of testing.

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It reads: "The Premier League can today confirm that on Monday 25 May and Tuesday 26 May, 1008 players and club staff were tested for COVID-19. Of these, four have tested positive from three clubs.

"Players or club staff who have tested positive will now self-isolate for a period of seven days.

"Previously, between 19-22 May, 996 players and club staff were tested for COVID-19, of which two tested positive from two clubs. Some 748 players and club staff were tested for COVID-19 on 17-18 May, with six testing positive from three clubs.

"For the fourth round of testing, the number of tests available to each club will be increased from 50 to 60.

"The Premier League is providing this aggregated information for the purposes of competition integrity and transparency. No specific details as to clubs or individuals will be provided by the League and results will be made public after each round of testing."

There have been 12 confirmed cases across the three rounds of testing.

The Premier League are hoping to resume fixtures next month with a June 12 return date currently being targeted.