The Premier League has revealed 40 new Covid cases in the latest round of testing - more than double the previous week and the highest figure yet recorded. Last week's Premier League testing saw 18 positive results come back - which was the previous highest weekly figure since Project Restart. Round 16: Dec 14-20 - 1,569 tested, with seven testing positive Round 17: Dec 21-27 - 1,479 tested, with 18 testing positive Round 18: Dec 28-Jan 3 - 2,295 tested, with 40 testing positive AdvertisementThe Premier League has now moved to testing players twice per week. There has also been widespread criticism and concern after Premier League players at five clubs flouted coronavirus restriction rules prompting public health experts to call rule-breakers to be suspended from matches. However, none of football's governing bodies - the Football Association, English Football League or Premier League - are prepared to take action against offending clubs or players.

Source: Daily Mail January 05, 2021 15:07 UTC