The league was suspended a few weeks back because of coronavirus.
The 2019/2020 season of the English Premier League is expected to resume on June 12, 2020.
However, reports say matches are likely to be held behind closed doors at neutral stadiums.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 24: West Ham United goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski tries to prevent a cross from Trent Alexander-Arnold of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and West Ham United at Anfield on February 24, 2020 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. (Photo by Visionhaus)
And the June 12 ‘restart project’ is subject to an approval by the British Government.
Reports in the British media indicate that clubs in the league remain determined to finish the 2019/2020 season if possible.
But that, for them, will be with approval from the British Government.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 24: Robert Snodgrass of West Ham United in action with Andrew Robertson and Sadio Mane of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and West Ham United at Anfield on February 24, 2020 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. (Photo by Visionhaus)
Players are expected to be tested twice every week for coronavirus.
Prime Minister of the UK, Boris Johnson, had earlier indicated that the easing of the lockdown in the UK will be done in stages.
According to reports, the various teams are looking to begin some form of formal training from May 18, with a target for the return of games to resume the season on June 12.
LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 07: Arsenals Pablo Mari clears under the challenge of West Ham United’s Angelo Ogbonna and Michail Antonio during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and West Ham United at Emirates Stadium on March 7, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Rob Newell – CameraSport via Getty Images)
