Premier league return likely in June as government approves five-point framework

five-point framework prepared for Premier League return, also called 'Project Restart', has reportedly been cleared by British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s office. Since its suspension in March due to coronavirus pandemic, Premier League has strived for a safer and earlier resumption. re have been talks of a Premier League return in June with training likely to begin by mid-May.

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Premier League suspension: Premier League return in June likely

According to Mirror Sport, British government has encourd league to move from outline planning st to more concrete proposals to ensure Premier League return. government has been holding talks with Premier League for past several weeks.  report w suggests that games are likely to resume in June, all of which will be played behind closed doors.

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Premier League return: Project Restart details

five-point framework included in Project Restart for an early Premier League return includes - phased return to training in start of May, full squad training by last week of May, Premier League return by second week of June, a comprehensive coronavirus testing program that shall be paid for by Premier League and government cooperation during matchdays, including medical and police.

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Premier League suspension: Issue of venues amid Premier League return talks

However, re are still several issues that need to be addressed. One of major issues that have emerged is that Premier League clubs are considering playing ir remaining fixtures at ir own stadiums rar than neutral venues. It has also been told that five-point framework shall come into effect only when curve is flattened in UK, marked by a significant reduction in death rate.

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Premier League return: Liverpool top charts amid Premier League cancelled reports

Amid various earlier Premier League cancelled reports and Project Restart talks, here's what  league table looked like before suspension. Liverpool are leading on points table, followed by Man City on second. Liverpool have a 25-point advant, with two victories needed to clinch Premier League title.