EFL follows Premier League’s lead and holds emergency meeting over fixtures amid coronavirus chaos

Disease has greatly disrupted the sporting world this week

The English Football League will meet this morning. (PA)

The English Football league (EFL) will hold a meeting this morning as it prepares to address its upcoming schedule in light of coronavirus concerns.

The Premier League is also set to meet to make a decision on how the season should proceed after Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta and Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi tested positive for coronavirus.

An EFL spokesman said on Friday morning: “The EFL Board will meet this morning to make a decision on this weekend’s fixtures and beyond.”

Arsenal’s planned Premier League fixture against Manchester City on Wednesday was cancelled due to Gunners players self-isolating after having had contact with Olympiacos owner Evangelos Marinakis, who tested positive for Covid-19.

Their game against Brighton this weekend has now also been cancelled after Arteta tested positive.

Chelsea also cancelled training sessions and Friday’s press conference.

Everton released a statement on Friday morning to say the first-team squad and officials were self-isolating after a player showed symptoms of coronavirus.

The Independent has been told that several teams will support a suspension of the Premier League.

A small number of officials will suggest the campaign should be voided.