Virus outbreak at Villa

Aston Villa reported a ‘‘significant’’ coronavirus outbreak and closed their training ground yesterday, putting in jeopardy their scheduled FA Cup home game against Liverpool. The Premier League club cancelled first-team training ahead of today’s fixture. Aston Villa are also scheduled to host Tottenham in a league game next Thursday. ‘‘The Football Association and Aston Villa are working closely together to try to ensure that the club’s third round proper fixture with Liverpool can go ahead as planned at Villa Park,’’ the club said in a statement. ‘‘Final confirmation will be made pending the results of additional Covid-19 testing.’’