Last update on.This weekend marks the start of the 2021-22 Premier League seasonAccording to the Premier League, nine of its players and staff tested positive for coronavirus in the week prior to the start 2021-22 season.The Premier League ran 3,118 tests in two rounds between 2 August - 8 August. Nine new positive tests were found from these.The new campaign will be launched by Arsenal and Brentford, who were promoted last season.The Premier League will continue its two-weekly testing program.They will use lateral flow tests for their weekly testing this season. Only those who have a positive result will take a PCR test to confirm it.Covid-19 has already caused disruptions in pre-season for some clubs.After a small number of positive cases, Arsenal had to cancel their pre-season trip the USA. Aston Villa and Manchester United were also forced to cancel preseason friendlies.
