The Premier League will return on June 12 with the 2019/2020 season's remaining games being played behind closed doors - as long as the Government approve.
The league's 20 'shareholder' clubs took part in a video conference call on Friday to discuss a variety of issues surrounding the imact of coronavirus on football.
Per The Sun, clubs are hoping to begin formal training on May 18 with a return to action commencing on June 12.
No clubs will be playing at their own ground with 8 to 10 neutral venues currently being weighed up per The Telegraph.
If/when Premier League season 2019-2020 resumes all games will be at 8-10 neutral venues with no home games for any club. More @TeleFootball
— Sam Wallace (@SamWallaceTel) May 1, 2020
It's widely accepted that fans will not be able to attend games for a significant amount of time due to the current pandemic.
The grounds up for selection are currently unknown but it is expected to be a fair geographical spread that will suit the entire league.
Premier League clubs remain determined to finish this season at all costs and will reconvene next Friday, after the UK Government update their lockdown policy on Thursday.
This story is developing, more to follow...
source https://www.sportbible.com/football/football-news-premier-league-looking-to-restart-on-june-12-20200501
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