The Stokes players were already at Manchester United's training facility Carrington when they learned that their Northern Ireland coach Michael O'Neill was corona-infected. Then a quick decision was made to cancel the match.

“Stoke can confirm that manager O'Neill has been tested positive for covid-19 in the latest testing round on Monday. He will now follow the guidelines and be isolated for a while while keeping in touch with the coaching staff and players virtually, "the Championship club writes in a statement.

The Premier League resumes on June 17 and the Championship starts three days later. Liverpool are close to securing their first Premier League title since 1990.

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