Coronavirus: Mikel Arteta Breaks Silence After Tested Positive, Says He's Responding To Treatment

Mikel Arteta says he is "feeling better already" after his diagnosis with coronavirus on Thursday night.

The Arsenal head coach was the first football figure in the English game to be diagnosed with COVID-19. He was tested after feeling ill with the result coming through at 9pm on Thursday night.

A little over 12 hours later the Premier League, EFL and FA announced the suspension of football across England until April 3, a decision that Arteta welcomed in a post on social media.

"Thanks for your words and support," he wrote. "Feeling better already.

"We're all facing a huge & unprecedented challenge. Everyone's health is all that matters right now.

"Protect each other by following the guidelines & we'll come through this together. Well done PL for making the right decisions."