There were 94 new positive Covid-19 cases in the Premier League between December 27 and January 2, the first week-by-week decrease for eight weeks.
Andrey Rublev is the fifth player to test positive for Covid-19 after playing at an exhibition event in Abu Dhabi this month.
A record 103 Premier League players and staff tested positive for coronavirus in the past week - the highest weekly figure recorded since testing figures began.
Premier League players are 'reaching breaking point' with their frustration over the congested fixture list.
SPFL chief executive Neil Doncaster has warned there is no more room to manoeuvre after the winter break was brought forward due to new Covid restrictions in Scotland.
Michail Antonio missed West Ham's Carabao Cup tie at Tottenham after receiving a positive Covid-19 test result.
A special Premier League shareholders meeting will take place at 1pm on Monday to discuss the impact that rising numbers of coronavirus cases are having on the division.
Five Premier League games due to take place this weekend have been postponed because of Covid-19 outbreaks.
Scottish football's Joint Response Group (JRG) will begin consultation with clubs over the potential strengthening of protocols between now and the winter break.
Updates on the latest sporting events, including Premier League and EFL fixtures impacted by Covid-19.
Reading's match at home to Luton and QPR's game against Swansea on Saturday have been called off due to Covid-19 outbreaks.
Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers says he's "disappointed" at the Premier League's refusal to postpone his side's match with Tottenham amid a Covid-19 outbreak at the club.
Queens Park Rangers have had a second Championship game postponed due to the outbreak of Covid-19 at the West London club.
Man Utd have recorded a "small number" of positive Covid-19 cases among players and staff following Saturday's Premier League match at Norwich.
Tottenham players returned to the club's Hotspur Way training ground on Sunday, giving fresh hope their next fixture against Leicester will go ahead as planned.
Queens Park Rangers' Championship match at Sheffield United on Monday has been postponed following a Covid-19 outbreak at the west London club.
Aberdeen boss Stephen Glass has called for greater clarity on new coronavirus rules in Scottish football.
Tottenham's game with Rennes will not be rescheduled and has been referred to a disciplinary panel, UEFA has confirmed.
Tottenham's Premier League match against Brighton on Sunday has been postponed after a widespread coronavirus outbreak at the north London club.
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