Manchester City's Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus celebrates scoring during the English League Cup quarter final football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium, in London on Dec 22, 2020. (PHOTO / AFP)

Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus and defender Kyle Walker have tested positive for COVID-19, the Premier League club said on Friday.

Two other City staff members have also tested positive for the novel coronavirus, and all four are self-isolating.

Two other City staff members have also tested positive for the novel coronavirus, and all four are self-isolating

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"Everyone at the club wishes our colleagues a speedy recovery over the Christmas period ahead of their return to work, training and competition," City said in a statement.

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City, eighth in the league table, host Newcastle United on Saturday before visiting Everton on Monday.