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Manchester City's Mahrez, Laporte test positive for coronavirus

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London, Sept 7, 2020 (AFP) - Manchester City players Riyad Mahrez and Aymeric Laporte have tested positive for coronavirus, the Premier League club announced on Monday.

City said in a statement that both players were self-isolating in accordance with Premier League and government rules.

"Neither is displaying symptoms of the virus," the statement said.

"Everyone at the Club wishes Riyad and Aymeric a speedy recovery ahead of their return to training and the new season."

Manchester City's first Premier League match is against Wolves on September 21.

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