The English Premier League will hold a minute’s silence for the victims of the coronavirus pandemic at the restart of the football season.
The action is to take place both before the two catch-up games next Wednesday and before the games of the 30th round weekend. In addition, thanks to the heart-shaped emblem on the player jerseys, the staff of the National Health Service NHS.
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The Premier League was stopped on March 13 due to the coronavirus crisis. With two catch-up games by defending champions Manchester City against Arsenal and Aston Villa against Sheffield United, the season is set to continue from 17 June under strict security precautions. Balls, corner flags, goal posts and other objects should be disinfected regularly during the game. Spectators in the stadium are not admitted.
The first full matchday begins on Friday, June 19, when Tottenham Hotspur play against record champions Manchester United. Liverpool, with a lead of 25 points, could win the Everton local derby on Sunday evening. To do this, ManCity would have to lose to Arsenal beforehand.
(APA)
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