Published 18:36 IST, June 9th 2020
Premier League return overshadowed by terrorist attack risk amidst lessened security
Ahead of the Premier League return, clubs have been asked to review their security protocols after being warned regarded the possibility of terrorist attacks.
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Football fans all across globe all are set for Premier League return scheduled to kick off on June 17. However, re is a fear that Project Restart's Premier League return amid current lockdown has left security weakened. According to reports, clubs have been informed on possibility of a 'Premier League terrorist attack' with UK's threat level considered to be substantial.
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Premier League terrorist attack: Clubs asked to review security measures ahead of Premier League return
According to Sportsmail, Premier League has contacted clubs to remind m of danger of a terror attack during Premier League return. Concerns have been raised that lockdown-enforced break may leave security weakened at stadiums hosting Premier League fixtures, and league has taken things a step furr by asking ir teams to ensure y have reviewed security procedures ahead of ir Premier League fixtures. Ahead of Premier League return on June 17, EFL, in ir Matchday Operations Guidance Behind Closed Doors document sent out to all clubs, informed clubs of a potential Premier League terrorist attack and have tified clubs to evaluate ir security measures, including safety of building, security of players and search regimens. Also in Premier League return protocols, clubs have been advised that y should have a response plan in position to deal with any attempts to gain entry during Premier League fixtures.
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Premier League terrorist attack: Premier League standings
Liverpool were top of Premier League standings ahead of enforced break and are more than likely to win ir first-ever Premier League title by virtue of ir 25-point lead over second-placed Manchester City. Leicester City and Chelsea hold on to final two Champions League spots, followed closely by Manchester United, Wolves, Sheffield United and Tottenham. Arsenal are also battling with above clubs for a place in Europa League next season. Bournemouth, Aston Villa and rwich occupy bottom three relegation spots, while Brighton, Watford and West Ham are only two points from safety.
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Premier League terrorist attack: Premier League return fixtures revealed
first set of fixtures upon Premier League return will see Sheffield United face Aston Villa and Manchester City take on Arsenal on June 17 and June 18 (IST) respectively, as both games were postponed before enforced coronavirus break due to League Cup final. first full set of Premier League fixtures will see relegation-threatened rwich host Southampton while Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho will go up against his former employers Manchester United later that weekend. Premier League return fixtures will also see Everton host champions-elect, Liverpool, in Merseyside Derby on Sunday. Leicester will travel to Watford, while Chelsea travel to Aston Villa late in weekend.
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18:36 IST, June 9th 2020