Direction: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.

The English Premier League says there were 40 positive cases of the coronavirus ______(1)______ players and club staff following two rounds of tests last week. It is more than double the highest weekly figure of positive cases since testing began ______(2)______ of the return of league play last June. More people were tested than in previous weeks, however. Three league games were ______(3)______ last week following an increased number of positive tests at Manchester City and Fulham. The postponed games were Everton vs. Manchester City, Tottenham vs. Fulham, and Burnley vs. Fulham.