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Manchester City's Jesus, Walker test positive for COVID-19

Manchester City's Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus holds his head after a challenge during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and West Bromwich Albion at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on December 15, 2020. (Photo by AFP)

Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus and defender Kyle Walker have tested positive for COVID-19.

The players, along with two members of staff, are self-isolating in accordance with health protocols.

City will likely be without the duo for Premier League games against Newcastle United on Saturday before visiting Everton on Monday.

Jesus' replacement Sergio Aguero is being eased back after a knee issue and played 16 minutes in a 4-1 win over Arsenal in the EFL Cup quarter final on Tuesday.

Manchester City are 8th in the Premier League, 8 points behind leaders Liverpool with a game in hand.


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