The English Premier League, the most watched sports league in the world, will restart next month
.
Beginning on June 17 with Manchester City vs. Arsenal and Aston Villa vs. Sheffield United, the season will be wrapped up in six weeks with the other 90 games still to be played being held at weekends and at midweek. The schedule and return date were discussed at a meeting of the 20 clubs Thursday, with thesome games could be played at neutral venues to avoid fans congregating outside their home stadium.
The football season was curtailed on March 13, shortly after Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta became the latest high profile football figure to test positive for coronavirus. Premier League players and staff are currently tested twice a week, with anyone found positive required to self-isolate for seven days.behind closed doors since mid May.
The Premier League season will return with Liverpool clear at the top of the table, and they could clinch their first title in 30 years with victory on the first weekend of matches if second-placed Manchester City lose to Arsenal.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
English Premier League to restart on June 17, BBC reportsThe season will get under way on the Wednesday date with Aston Villa v Sheffield United and Manchester City v Arsenal, which are both games in hand.
Read more »
Premier League Soccer To Return In June After 3-Month COVID-19 SuspensionAfter a 3-month break, the English Premier League is finally set to return to the pitch ... with all clubs agreeing to continue the season on June 17, according to the BBC.
Read more »
English Premier League Plans to Return on June 17The English Premier League is planning a return to action on June 17 after a three-month pandemic hiatus.
Read more »
Premier League Serie A To Return In June After 3-Month COVID-19 SuspensionAfter a 3-month break, the English Premier League is finally set to return to the pitch ... with all clubs agreeing to continue the season on June 17, according to the BBC.
Read more »
English Premier League announces June 17 restartThe Premier League season will restart on June 17 provided all safety requirements have been put in place, the league said on Thursday after meeting with all 20 clubs.
Read more »
English Premier League Soccer To Restart In June With Bumper TV Coverage ExpectedThe English Premier League is set to return next month with a huge increase in the number of games screened on television expected. The British domestic football league gave the greenlight to retur…
Read more »