Manchester United has confirmed that the game against Brentford FC has been postponed due to the more report of COVID-19 cases.

Manchester was to travel to the Brentford Community Stadium for the game this was earlier scheduled for Tuesday.

The club also said it has closed down its Carrington Training complex for 24 hours to minimize further spread of the COVID-19.

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A statement from the club reads as follow;

“Manchester United can confirm that our Premier League fixture at Brentford FC, on Tuesday 14 December at 19:30, has been postponed and will be rescheduled in due course.

“Following PCR confirmation of positive LFT Covid-19 tests among the first-team staff and players, the outbreak requires ongoing surveillance.

“A decision was taken to close first-team operations at the Carrington Training Complex for 24 hours to help minimise risk of further infection, and individuals who tested positive are isolating in line with Premier League protocols.

“Given cancellation of training and disruption to the squad, and with the health of players and staff the priority, the Club requested the match to be rearranged.

“The Premier League Board took the decision to postpone based on guidance from medical advisors.

“Manchester United regrets the inconvenience caused to Brentford FC and to the fans of both clubs by Covid-19.”

On Monday, the Premier League confirmed that 42 players and officials tested positive to COVID-19 which have now seen some games postponed.

The UK government had announced last week that from Wednesday, fans will need to show proof of double vaccination or a negative test to attend sporting events with crowds of more than 10,000 people in England.

This includes Premier League games.