Published 20:45 IST, June 17th 2020
Premier League restart: DOs and DONTs for players, staff to dodge coronavirus
The Premier League restart action is all set kick off on Wednesday, June 17. The league has issued guidelines for players and staff amidst the COVID-19 threat.
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Premier League restart is all set to go through on Wednesday, June 17, with Aston Villa taking on Sheffield United, before blockbuster return of Mikel Arteta to Etihad. Premier League live action on Wednesday will mark first time that top-flight football has resumed in UK after a three-month-long suspension due to coronavirus UK pandemic. While threat of pandemic still looms large over Premier League schedule, league has issued official guidelines on how games should be std, played and broadcast amid pandemic.
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Premier League news: Premier League restart guidelines for players and manrs
According to Premier League restart guidelines, players and manrs have been told t to spit, clear ir se or surround match officials when season restarts and will be pointed towards a 'celebration camera after scoring in closed-door matches throughout entirety of Premier League schedule. Furrmore, teams can travel to games via car, coach, plane or train, implementing physical distancing measures and will take a ‘sterile route’ in stadium to expanded dressing room. A drinks break will occur midway through each half with players using ir own bottles, while handshakes before Premier League live matches have been forbidden. Any medical staff performing physio or soft tissue treatment are required to wear PPE during Premier League restart, and spare match balls will be ready to prevent delays should one disappear into an empty stand.
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Premier League news: Premier League restart will see clubs broadcast live video feeds of supporters
Premier League restart will also see invative broadcasting methods, as fans watching at home can activate EA Sports' Atmospheric Audio. During Premier League live action, clubs can broadcast live video feeds of 16 supporters on big screens during matches. If situation warrants, players will be directed by broadcasters towards a celebration camera after scoring a goal.
In addition, cameras will be placed in tunnels without audio, but fans will be able to hear sound from coin toss, while crowd ise will t be played inside stadiums. VAR and doping tests will continue, albeit with new rooms being used at Stockley Park to allow for social distancing, while teams can name nine substitutes on bench instead of usual seven and use five instead of three during Premier League restart. Europe's most-watched football league, refore, will officially be back this week.
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20:45 IST, June 17th 2020