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The Premier League has given clubs the ‘green light’ to host friendlies ahead of the league’s restart this month – though any fixtures played must meet strict conditions. England’s top tier has been suspended since mid-March but preparations are stepping up ahead of the league’s behind-closed-doors restart, the season set …

Even just a few weeks ago it seemed outlandish that the major football leagues in Europe could return to action anytime soon. The UK has been one of the nations worst hit by the coronavirus pandemic, Spain was similarly wracked by it, while Italy was the epicentre of it in …

Chelsea have proposed that clubs should be allowed to choose from nine substitutes ahead of the restart of the Premier League season later this month. Several clubs have expressed fears over the risk of increased injuries ahead of the league’s restart, the enforced suspension of the campaign amid the coronavirus …

‘Return to play’ protocols will see players miss up to two weeks of football should they receive a positive test for the coronavirus it has been revealed. The Premier League is preparing for its long-awaited behind-closed-doors return later this month, with several medical protocols having been put in place to …

The Premier League looks all but certain to return on June 17, though the possibility of still having to cut it short is likely to prove a ‘significant’ obstacle to securing an overall agreement. Top-flight clubs unanimously voted to restart the season at a meeting last week, with Man City …

The latest round of talks between Premier League clubs has moved the restart of the campaign a step closer, though several issues remain yet to be decided including the prospect of neutral venues and fears over ‘high risk’ fixtures. Each of the Premier League‘s 20 clubs were represented during a …

The FA Cup has been provisionally rescheduled to return next at the end of next month, with the final set to be held on August 1. The competition has been suspended since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, though will return next month with the quarter-finals of the tournament due …

Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, admits he is ‘concerned’ about the Premier League’s imminent restart and has warned ‘human nature’ could lead to fans turning up outside of stadiums across the country. The Premier League this week announced a proposed restart date of June 17, with Manchester City’s clash …

Analysts from Premier League clubs have conducted research into behind-closed-doors fixtures with the findings suggesting the scenario neutralises ‘home advantage’. The Premier League looks set to make its long-awaited comeback next month with the announcement of the league’s first behind-closed-doors fixtures on June 17, with Manchester City set to face …

The Premier League season is set to make its long-awaited return next month, with Manchester City vs Arsenal and Aston Villa vs Sheffield United scheduled for June 17. England’s top tier has been suspended since mid-March in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, though talks have continued over a safe …