English football is beginning to feel the full weight of the rise in Omicron covid cases, putting the SPFL on notice. On Wednesday, it was confirmed that eight Spurs players had tested positive for the virus as the new strain spreads rapidly throughout the UK.
That was followed by reports on Wednesday that Manchester United 's clash with Brentford on Tuesday is in jeopardy after an outbreak at Old Trafford.
And now Aston Villa have become the latest club hit with The Mirror reporting at least one player on Steven Gerrard 's team has recorded a positive test.
Spurs' trip to Brighton which was due to take place on Sunday has been postponed and now Brentford vs Manchester United and Norwich vs Aston Villa look in jeopardy.Clubs in the