MANCHESTER: The English Premier League (EPL) is likely to be resumed from June 8 as the UK’s government had given green signal to organise sports behind closed doors.
According to the details, representatives from English Football League (EFL), Premier League and Football association will meet government officials to discuss further details regarding resuming the tournament.
The Premier League matches are likely to be played behind closed doors initially. The ongoing season was suspended indefinitely last month due to the coronavirus pandemic.
UK Secretary for Media and Sport, Oliver Dowden has said that he was working with the clubs to start the league by June.
“I personally have been in talks with the Premier League with a view to getting football up and running as soon as possible in order to support the whole football community,” Dowden said.
The official further said, “However, of course, any such moves would have to be consistent with public health guidance.”
Earlier on Monday, Arsenal, Everton and West Ham allowed their players to return to their training grounds but asked them to abide by the social distancing guidelines.
Top football body FIFA also said that they are willing to allow teams to make five substitutes in each match instead of three to minimise the risk of injury.
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