Premier League positive Covid-19 test numbers continue to fall ahead of Leeds United's visit to Newcastle United

TESTING RESULTS - The number of positive tests in the Premier League fell again last week. Pic: Getty

The Premier League have confirmed that between Monday, January 18 and Sunday, January 24, across two rounds of testing, a total of 2,518 players and club staff were tested for the virus.

Eight new positive tests were returned.

There were 16 positives in the week ending January 17 and 36 the week before that.

The Premier League reintroduced their twice-weekly testing programme at the start of the year, in response to an increase in positive cases and disruption to fixtures.

Leeds United have twice been without key players due to the virus. Earlier in the season record signing Rodrigo missed a pair of games after testing positive, while goalkeeper Illan Meslier was unavailable for the game against Brighton.

Head coach Marcelo Bielsa revealed earlier today that the 20-year-old Frenchman had 'resolved' his health issue and he was back in training, as evidenced by a video posted on social media by the club yesterday.

The Whites travel to Newcastle United, a club who previously endured a serious outbreak, tomorrow night.

Steve Bruce's side were forced to postpone their December clash with Aston Villa when tests revealed a 'significant' rise in Covid-19 cases and the Premier League board agreed to reschedule the game.