BURNLEY’S game against Sheffield United at Turf Moor on Tuesday night will still go ahead after the Blades announced “a number” of players are self-isolating after testing positive for Covid-19.

A statement read: “Sheffield United can confirm the club recorded a number of positive coronavirus tests after the latest round of testing.

“Due to medical confidentiality, the club will not be revealing the names of those who have been affected.

“The individuals who have tested positive have now entered into a period of self-isolation in accordance with Premier League and Government guidelines.”

The news came hours after the Premier League had revealed 18 positive tests in the latest round of checks.

The United statement continued: “Earlier today, the Premier League confirmed 18 positive coronavirus tests – the highest figure of the season so far.

“Everyone at Sheffield United would like to extend our best wishes to our colleagues and wish them a speedy recovery.”

A number of those cases are at Manchester City after an outbreak there saw their game with Everton called off at four hours’ notice on Monday.

City’s trip to Goodison Park was the second Premier League game of the season to be called off due to Covid-19 after Newcastle’s game with Aston Villa was also wiped out last month.

Sean Dyche’s Clarets will still however host the Blades at 6pm.