Published 18:25 IST, June 3rd 2020
Premier League restart: Clubs warned of spitting habit, inspectors sent to keep a check
The Premier League restart could see players cut down on their spitting habit altogether as inspectors are currently monitoring behaviour at training grounds.
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highly-anticipated Premier League restart is set for June 17 but re are a number of rules and regulations that need adherence if football is to resume smoothly. re are still 92 Premier League fixtures remaining and under Project Restart, games are set to finish over a gruelling four-week period. However, clubs have been asked to inform ir players to stop spitting on pitch as well as prevent sharing of water bottles and swapping of jerseys to curb spread of coronavirus. A group of inspectors will be sent to every club's training camp to check if guidelines are being adhered to.
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Premier League restart: Premier League restart date
Last week, Premier League restart date was anunced for Wednesday, June 17 following a meeting by Premier League shareholders. Premier League restart, however, will see resumption of games only if health and safety requirements are met. Premier League restart will see a return to football following a three-month break due to coronavirus crisis.
In order to reduce chances of a second outbreak of deadly bug, Premier League has warned clubs against ir players spitting on pitch. A number of players are often seen spitting on ground during a game and to minimise risk of coronavirus spread from one person to ar through droplets, this guideline has been set in place. Players will also t be allowed to share ir water bottles with each or and re will also be exchange of jerseys following a game. According to reports from Daily Mirror, Premier League will send inspectors to each training ground to observe behaviour of players and inform m to stop spitting during games.
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English Premier League live games: Premier League fixtures
re are still 92 Premier League fixtures remaining in English top division. However, reports from Daily Mail have claimed that Premier League fixtures are bound to be held at neutral venues to prevent fans from garing outside stadiums. re will also be fans in attendance for rest of Premier League fixtures and first two games upon resumption of football will see Manchester City face Arsenal while Aston Villa will host Sheffield United.
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Premier League restart: Premier League table
Liverpool are at summit of Premier League table, 25 points ahead of second-placed Manchester City as Jurgen Klopp's men require just two more wins to guarantee title heading to Anfield. Premier League table makes for interesting reading with fourth Champions League spot still un for grabs. Chelsea (48 points) currently occupy fourth place but Manchester United are just three points behind Blues in fifth. rwich City (21 points) and Aston Villa (25 points) are staring at relegation while Bournemouth, Watford and West Ham are all on 27 points each.
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18:25 IST, June 3rd 2020