English Premier League gets green light for June re-start | Malay Mail

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LONDON, May 12 — Premier League clubs received a boost to their hopes of completing the season yesterday as the government published a “roadmap” that could see the return of elite sport in England from June 1. As the 20 English top-flight clubs met for further talks on “Project Restart”,...

General view of match balls on the pitch before the match between Southampton and Aston Villa at the St Mary’s Stadium in Southampton February 22, 2020. — Action Images via Reuters

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he believed the return of sport on TV would “provide a much-needed boost to national morale.” “We have protocols created and reviewed, we have a testing company appointed, but the important consultation with players and managers is the next step,” said Premier League CEO Richard Masters.

A number of clubs near the bottom of the table have spoken openly of their opposition to the plan as they believe it would increase the risk of being relegated.

 

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