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Project Restart

A woman wearing a mask walks by the Emirates Stadium after manager Mikel Arteta tested positive for coronavirus and their Premier League match against Brighton on Saturday has been cancelled on March 13, 2020

The Premier League has come up with 'Project Restart' as a way for top-flight action to return in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

The competition will begin again on June 17, 100 days after the last Premier League match, but all games will take place behind closed doors for the foreseeable future.

Clubs are unanimous in their desire to complete the campaign, although that depends on government guidelines and whether the number of coronavirus cases begins to rise again.

The prospect of curtailment has not yet been completely ruled out either, should the original schedule be unable to be fulfilled.

Manchester United players celebrate Bruno Fernandes's goal against Leicester City in the Premier League on July 26, 2020
Who were the Premier League's winners and losers after Project Restart?
Some teams prospered when the action resumed, while others could not get in the groove.
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Liverpool's Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah celebrate a goal against Crystal Palace on June 24, 2020
Project Restart: The winners and losers from the Premier League's return so far
Some teams have benefited from the three-month break, while others have suffered.
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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp pictured on June 21, 2020
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The total number of goals average 2.33 per game, down 14.3 per cent on the previous average of 2.72 per cent.
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Luka Milivojevic celebrates scoring for Crystal Palace on June 20, 2020
First live Premier League match on BBC draws almost four million viewers
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Leeds United's players celebrate Tyler Roberts' goal against Hull City on February 29, 2020
Championship fans denied chance to watch return due to technical issues
Second-tier football returned on Saturday.
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Arsenal's Mesut Ozil and Granit Xhaka look dejected after Brighton & Hove Albion's Neal Maupay scored their second goal on December 5, 2019
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Chelsea's Tammy Abraham celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates as Aston Villa's Tom Heaton looks dejected on December 4, 2019
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Sheffield United's Billy Sharp celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on March 7, 2020
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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp keeps safe from Coronavirus on March 11, 2020
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The possibility of "null and void" worried the German.
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Bournemouth's Ryan Fraser pictured in December 2019
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Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson on February 1, 2020
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N'Golo Kante in Premier League action for Chelsea in September 2019
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Liverpool's Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane in action in March 2020
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Jamie Vardy celebrates scoring for Leicester on March 9, 2020
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Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Nuno Espirito Santo pictured on March 12, 2020
Nuno Espirito Santo admits he does not know if Wolves are ready for restart
Wolves go to West Ham on Saturday after three months without a game.
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Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti on February 8, 2020
Carlo Ancelotti admits Everton will miss "12th man" in Merseyside derby
The Italian admitted he could not predict how his players would react to the empty stands.
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Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold celebrates scoring their fourth goal on December 26, 2019
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Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce reacts on February 29, 2020
Steve Bruce challenges Newcastle players to ignore takeover talk
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Watford boss Nigel Pearson on February 1, 2020
Nigel Pearson confident Watford are ready for Premier League restart
The Hornets resume their battle against relegation on Saturday.
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Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho reacts on February 2, 2020
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Leeds United's players celebrate Tyler Roberts' goal against Hull City on February 29, 2020
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Watford manager Nigel Pearson looks on on December 22, 2019
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Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne pictured on June 17, 2020
Return of Premier League scores huge ratings for Sky Sports
A peak of 3.4 million viewers tune in for the return of the Premier League on Sky Sports.
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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured on June 17, 2020
Premier League confirms TV plans for matches up to gameweek 35
The BBC will screen four Premier League matches in the remainder of the 2019-20 season.
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Chelsea's Pedro celebrates scoring their second goal on March 8, 2020
Pedro refuses to finish season at Chelsea amid Roma speculation?
Chelsea forward Pedro reportedly rejects the chance to agree a short-term contract extension until the end of the season, with a move to Roma on the cards.
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Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang takes the knee ahead of Arsenal's Premier League match on June 17, 2020
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John McGinn and Billy Sharp take the knee on June 17, 2020
Football strikes the right tone on return amid unfamiliar surroundings
Aston Villa and Sheffield United restarted the Premier League on Wednesday.
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Norwich midfielder Marco Stiepermann pictured in March 2020
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The German midfielder has remained asymptomatic throughout.
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Daniel Farke and Ralph Hasenhuttl pictured on the touchline during the Premier League match between Norwich and Southampton in December 2019
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Jamie Vardy celebrates scoring for Leicester on March 9, 2020
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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and assistant coach Mikel Arteta before the match in November 2019
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General view of Brentford's Griffin Park taken August 2018
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Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on February 22, 2020
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Christian Purslow at an Aston Villa press conference in late 2018
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A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
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Behind closed doors action "an odd experience" admits Richard Masters.
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Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold celebrates scoring their fourth goal on December 26, 2019
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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp growls with excitement on March 7, 2020
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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and assistant coach Mikel Arteta before the match in November 2019
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Aston Villa boss Dean Smith on March 1, 2020
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Villa would move out of the relegation zone with a win over Sheffield United.
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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reacts on February 26, 2020
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A generic shot of the outside of Villa Park, home of Aston Villa
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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reacts on February 26, 2020
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A woman wearing a mask walks by the Emirates Stadium after manager Mikel Arteta tested positive for coronavirus and their Premier League match against Brighton on Saturday has been cancelled on March 13, 2020
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Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson in action with Manchester City's Raheem Sterling in the Premier League on November 10, 2019
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Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold celebrates scoring their fourth goal on December 26, 2019
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Liverpool's Joe Gomez and Manchester City's Raheem Sterling clash on November 10, 2019
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Tottenham Hotspur's Son Heung-min celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on January 22, 2020
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The live video feeds, each of which will feature 16 supporters from each club, will be made available to broadcasters.
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Manchester City winger Leroy Sane pictured on February 25, 2020
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Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang pictured in February 2020
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Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane celebrates scoring their first goal on December 7, 2019
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Aston Villa boss Dean Smith on March 1, 2020
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Villa kick off the Premier League's restart against Sheffield United on Wednesday.
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Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold celebrates scoring their fourth goal on December 26, 2019
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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp growls with excitement on March 7, 2020
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Tottenham Hotspur's Son Heung-min celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on January 22, 2020
Tottenham offer fans chance to appear on live video fan wall during Man Utd game
Spurs aim to stream the fan footage into the stadium at points during the home match against Manchester United on Friday.
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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and assistant coach Mikel Arteta before the match in November 2019
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Aston Villa's Jack Grealish reacts on January 21, 2020
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John McGinn celebrates scoring for Aston Villa on September 28, 2019
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Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring their third goal with Jordan Henderson and teammates on February 1, 2020
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5 years ago
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer celebrates their second goal scored by Odion Ighalo on February 27, 2020
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5 years ago
Chris Basham pictured in January 2020
Chris Basham concerned new five-sub rule could hurt Sheffield United
The Blades are sitting in seventh place in the Premier League just five points behind fourth-placed Chelsea.
5 years ago
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe before the match on January 21, 2020
Project Restart: Bournemouth's remaining 2019-20 Premier League fixtures
Ahead of the Premier League restart next week, Sports Mole looks at the remaining fixtures facing Bournemouth.
5 years ago
Watford boss Nigel Pearson on February 1, 2020
Project Restart: Watford's remaining 2019-20 Premier League fixtures
Ahead of the Premier League restart next week, Sports Mole looks at the remaining fixtures facing struggling Watford.
5 years ago
West Ham boss David Moyes on February 1, 2020
Project Restart: West Ham United's remaining 2019-20 Premier League fixtures
Ahead of the Premier League restart next week, Sports Mole looks at the remaining fixtures facing relegation-threatened West Ham United.
5 years ago
Jubilant Norwich boss Daniel Farke on February 28, 2020
Project Restart: Norwich City's remaining 2019-20 Premier League fixtures
Ahead of the Premier League restart next week, Sports Mole looks at the remaining fixtures facing relegation-threatened Norwich City.
5 years ago
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith on March 1, 2020
Project Restart: Aston Villa's remaining 2019-20 Premier League fixtures
Ahead of the Premier League's restart next week, Sports Mole looks at the remaining fixtures facing relegation-threatened Aston Villa.
5 years ago
Spurs boss Jose Mourinho on March 10, 2020
Jose Mourinho challenges Tottenham to adapt to "new reality"
Spurs played Norwich in a friendly at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Friday.
5 years ago
Brighton boss Graham Potter at Molineux on March 7, 2020
Project Restart: Brighton & Hove Albion's remaining 2019-20 Premier League fixtures
Ahead of the Premier League restart next week, Sports Mole looks at the remaining fixtures facing relegation-threatened Brighton & Hove Albion.
5 years ago
Shane Long celebrates scoring for Southampton on February 22, 2020
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Ahead of the Premier League restart next week, Sports Mole looks at the remaining fixtures facing Southampton.
5 years ago
West Ham manager David Moyes on January 10, 2020
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5 years ago
Newcastle boss Steve Bruce on February 1, 2020
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5 years ago
Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti on February 8, 2020
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Ahead of the Premier League restart next week, Sports Mole looks at the remaining fixtures facing Merseyside outfit Everton.
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Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson on February 1, 2020
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5 years ago
Tottenham Hotspur's Hugo Lloris pictured on March 10, 2020
Hugo Lloris admits Tottenham have no margin for error when season restarts
Spurs are four points behind fifth-placed Manchester United, who they face in their first game back.
5 years ago
Liverpool's Jordan Henderson celebrates after the match on January 23, 2020
Project Restart: Premier League players to show support for Black Lives Matter
Top-flight teams will also carry the logo on jerseys and pay tribute to the NHS for the remainder of the campaign.
5 years ago
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring their third goal with Jordan Henderson and teammates on February 1, 2020
Project Restart: A month-by-month account of the Premier League season so far
Liverpool started with a win over Norwich - and the teams are currently top and bottom of the pile.
5 years ago
Harrogate manager Simon Weaver pictured in November 2019
Harrogate to begin gearing up for National League playoffs
The North Yorkshire side sit second in the National League.
5 years ago
General view of Hampden Park on May 27, 2017
SPFL open to using Hampden Park in order to increase attendances
Matches are expected to be played behind closed doors when the Scottish Premiership kicks off again.
5 years ago
A generic image of the Champions League trophy on August 15, 2018
Champions League mini-tournament to be held in Lisbon?
The competition could be completed as single-leg ties from the last eight stage onwards.
5 years ago
Harvey Barnes celebrates scoring for Leicester City on January 4, 2020
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5 years ago
Burnley manager Sean Dyche before the match on December 14, 2019
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Ahead of the Premier League restart next week, Sports Mole looks at the remaining fixtures facing Burnley.
5 years ago
Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang celebrates scoring their third goal with Nicolas Pepe and Hector Bellerin on February 23, 2020
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Ahead of the Premier League restart next week, Sports Mole looks at the remaining fixtures facing Mikel Arteta's Arsenal.
5 years ago
General view inside Everton's Goodison Park on November 3, 2018
Liverpool to celebrate title win in Goodison Park car park?
A report claims that Liverpool's players may celebrate their impending Premier League title success in the car park of Everton's Goodison Park home next week.
5 years ago
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp talk to each other during the match in January 2019
Man City, Liverpool fans unite to campaign for match to be held at Etihad
The fixture on July 2 is the only Premier League match in the rearranged 2019-20 calendar without a confirmed venue.
5 years ago
Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho on December 26, 2019
Project Restart: Tottenham Hotspur's remaining 2019-20 Premier League fixtures
Ahead of the Premier League restart next week, Sports Mole looks at the remaining fixtures facing Tottenham Hotspur.
5 years ago
Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder peers at the action on February 1, 2020
Project Restart: Sheffield United's remaining 2019-20 Premier League fixtures
Ahead of the Premier League restart next week, Sports Mole looks at the remaining fixtures facing European-chasing Sheffield United.
5 years ago
Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo on September 28, 2019
Project Restart: Wolverhampton Wanderers' remaining 2019-20 Premier League fixtures
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5 years ago
Celtic's Scott Brown reacts on February 27, 2020
Scott Brown delighted to be back in Celtic training following lockdown
Celtic were back at Lennoxtown on the day the suspension of all Scottish football activity was lifted for Premiership first-team squads.
5 years ago
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp keeps safe from Coronavirus on March 11, 2020
Jurgen Klopp insists that Liverpool will adapt to coronavirus changes
The Premier League will resume behind closed doors.
5 years ago
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane in action in March 2020
Project Restart: Premier League matchday protocols agreed
The league has been testing players and other staff on a twice-weekly basis.
5 years ago
Brighton boss Graham Potter at Molineux on March 7, 2020
Project Restart: Graham Potter confident Brighton will hit the ground running
The Seagulls boss says his players are looking in fine shape ahead of the Premier League restart.
5 years ago
Jamie Vardy celebrates scoring for Leicester on March 9, 2020
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With less than a week to go until the Premier League returns, Sports Mole looks at who could win the Golden Boot, the Golden Gloves and claim most assists.
5 years ago
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reacts on February 26, 2020
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With less than a week remaining before Manchester City get their Premier League campaign back underway, Sports Mole rounds up all of their remaining fixtures for 2019-20.
5 years ago
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta reacts on February 27, 2020
Mikel Arteta: 'Empty stadium could boost Arsenal chances against Man City'
But Mikel Arteta is aware of the quality in the home ranks ahead of Premier League contest.
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Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer celebrates their second goal scored by Odion Ighalo on February 27, 2020
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Ahead of the Premier League restart next week, Sports Mole looks at the remaining fixtures facing Champions-League-chasing Manchester United.
5 years ago
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard applauds on January 11, 2020
Project Restart: Chelsea's remaining 2019-20 Premier League fixtures
Ahead of the Premier League restart next week, Sports Mole looks at the remaining fixtures facing fourth-placed Chelsea.
5 years ago
Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers pictured on December 8, 2019
Project Restart: Leicester City's remaining 2019-20 Premier League fixtures
Ahead of the Premier League restart next week, Sports Mole looks at the remaining fixtures facing Champions-League-chasing Leicester City.
5 years ago
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane in action in March 2020
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With the return of the Premier League now less than a week away, Sports Mole looks at Liverpool's outstanding fixtures from the 2019-20 campaign.
5 years ago
Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde in action with Barcelona's Jordi Alba on March 1, 2020
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Ahead of the resumption of the 2019-20 La Liga season, Sports Mole looks at how the form table looked before play was suspended and who could benefit from the break.
5 years ago
Barcelona's Lionel Messi in action with Real Madrid's Karim Benzema in La Liga at Camp Nou on December 18, 2019)
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On the day La Liga returns following a three-month siesta, Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how things stand in the Spanish top flight.
5 years ago
Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their fifth goal on January 30, 2020
How the La Liga Golden Boot race is shaping up
Ahead of La Liga's restart, Sports Mole looks at the Golden Boot standings as history-chasing Lionel Messi once again leads the way.
5 years ago
Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde in action with Barcelona's Jordi Alba on March 1, 2020
SM Football Shorts: La Liga preview as 2019-20 season resumes
Sports Mole Editor Barney Corkhill and Football Editor Matt Law discuss what is sure to be a feast of football as La Liga returns after a three-month hiatus.
5 years ago
Luis Garcia pictured on December 17, 2018
Luis Garcia expecting empty stadiums to impact players when La Liga returns
Spain's top-flight will return on Thursday night behind closed doors.
5 years ago
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp talk to each other during the match in January 2019
Project Restart: Which leagues are returning and when?
Ahead of top-flight football beginning to return around Europe, Sports Mole looks at when and where the major leagues are set to come back.
5 years ago
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba pictured in December 2019
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Ahead of the Premier League's return on June 17, Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at what we can expect from the action - including more upsets and more breakthrough stars.
5 years ago
Wycombe Wanderers boss Gareth Ainsworth pictured on September 7, 2019
EFL Playoffs: Who is involved? How will they work? When will they take place?
Wembley's doors will be closed for the showpiece finals.
5 years ago
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp pictured on February 29, 2020
Coronavirus latest: When and where will each sport return to action?
Sports across the world are trying to bounce back from the coronavirus pandemic.
5 years ago
Leeds United's Luke Ayling celebrates with teammates after he scores their first goal on February 29, 2020
EFL clubs vote for play-offs, promotion, relegation and points-per-game table
Meeting was held on Tuesday.
5 years ago
Barcelona's Antoine Griezmann in action with Atletico Madrid's Alvaro Morata in La Liga on December 1, 2019
Every La Liga match left to play this season
Ahead of the return of La Liga this week, Sports Mole rounds up every remaining fixture in a fascinating 2019-20 season.
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Liverpool's Joe Gomez in action with Everton's Dominic Calvert-Lewin in the FA Cup on January 5, 2020
Coronavirus latest Merseyside derby venue and EFL plans to be decided this week
The Merseyside derby's venue is still to be decided while the EFL is preparing to vote on Tuesday.
5 years ago
Leeds United's players celebrate Tyler Roberts' goal against Hull City on February 29, 2020
Project Restart: What is the state of play in the EFL?
Clubs to vote on framework for ending the 2019-20 season on Tuesday.
5 years ago
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone pictured in March 2020
Atletico Madrid's remaining fixtures ahead of La Liga restart
Ahead of the return of La Liga this weekend, Sports Mole looks at Atletico Madrid's remaining fixtures for the 2019-20 campaign.
5 years ago
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane before the match on February 26, 2020
Real Madrid's remaining fixtures ahead of La Liga restart
Ahead of La Liga restarting this weekend, Sports Mole looks at all of Real Madrid's remaining fixtures for the 2019-20 campaign.
5 years ago
Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their fifth goal on January 30, 2020
Barcelona's remaining fixtures ahead of La Liga restart
Ahead of the La Liga restart this weekend, Sports Mole looks at the remaining fixtures facing defending champions and current league leaders Barcelona.
5 years ago
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp growls with excitement on March 7, 2020
Project Restart: The state of play for every Premier League club ahead of return
Plenty to play for in the Premier League.
5 years ago
Liverpool's Adam Lallana in action with Everton's Richarlison in the FA Cup on January 5, 2020
Decision on Merseyside derby venue to wait until Friday
Documentation was only received by group members last Friday.
5 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Technology shows close contact time in training has almost halved since return
'Project Restart' is stepping up ahead of the top-flight's resumption on June 17.
5 years ago
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba pictured in December 2019
How every Premier League club could line up for their first game back
Sports Mole rounds up how every Premier League club could line up for their first game back when top-flight football returns this month.
5 years ago
A woman wearing a mask walks by the Emirates Stadium after manager Mikel Arteta tested positive for coronavirus and their Premier League match against Brighton on Saturday has been cancelled on March 13, 2020
Project Restart: No positive results from latest round of Premier League testing
The Premier League records zero positive coronavirus results from the latest round of testing ahead of Project Restart.
5 years ago
Manchester United's Marcus Rashford receives medical attention after sustaining an injury on January 15, 2020
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford "fully fit" ahead of season restart
Marcus Rashford says he is "fully fit" and eager to return to action with Manchester United later this month, after recovering from his back injury during the suspension.
5 years ago
West Ham United Vice-chairman Karren Brady with her husband, Paul Peschisolido, in the stands during the match in February 2020
Karren Brady outlines how Project Restart will work in stadiums
Karren Brady has revealed the details behind the Premier League's return.
5 years ago
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer inside the stadium before the match on March 12, 2020
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer "so confident" of Manchester United starting brightly
United are due to face Tottenham away on June 19 in their first match since beating LASK 5-0 in the Europa League on March 12.
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Harry Kane in Spurs training on March 9, 2020
Harry Kane hopeful Spurs will benefit from only focusing on Premier League
Spurs have nine games to try and force their way into the Champions League places.
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Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring their third goal with Jordan Henderson and teammates on February 1, 2020
Project Restart: When and where could Liverpool win the title now?
Following the confirmation of the renewed Premier League fixture list, Sports Mole looks at when and where Liverpool could now win the title.
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Liverpool's Adam Lallana in action with Everton's Richarlison in the FA Cup on January 5, 2020
In full: Revised Premier League fixture list for 2019-20 up until July 2
Sports Mole provides the full list of revised Premier League fixtures for the 2019-20 campaign, up until July 2.
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Liverpool's Joe Gomez in action with Everton's Dominic Calvert-Lewin in the FA Cup on January 5, 2020
Project Restart: Premier League confirms fixture list up to July 2
The Premier League confirms the revised 2019-20 fixture list up until July 2.
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Brentford's David Raya pictured in February 2020
Brentford's David Raya expects more contract rebels in the Championship
The league is due to resume on June 20 and out-of-contract players like Lyle Taylor, Chris Solly and David Davis have refused to return.
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Liverpool's Joe Gomez in action with Everton's Dominic Calvert-Lewin in the FA Cup on January 5, 2020
Project Restart: Schedule for first three weeks of Premier League return revealed
The full schedule for the first three weeks of Premier League action is revealed, with the Tottenham Hotspur hosting Manchester United on the opening Friday.
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Liverpool's Joe Gomez in action with Everton's Dominic Calvert-Lewin in the FA Cup on January 5, 2020
Project Restart: Merseyside derby set to take place on Sunday, June 21
The Merseyside derby between Everton and Liverpool, which could see Liverpool crowned champions, is reportedly pencilled in for 7pm on Sunday, June 21.
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Liverpool's Adam Lallana in action with Everton's Richarlison in the FA Cup on January 5, 2020
Project Restart: What was agreed in Thursday's meeting over Premier League return?
Premier League clubs discussed a number of issues when they gathered remotely on Thursday.
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General view of Ibrox Stadium, home to Rangers, from May 2015
Rangers chief hints at "small crowds" when Scottish league resumes in August
Locked-out fans will have access to virtual season tickets.
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General view of Lincoln City's Sincil Bank from 2017
Lincoln chief admits EFL clubs are seeking "the fairest of the unfair solutions"
English Football League sides will meet on Tuesday, June 9, with the biggest question remaining over how League One will end the 2019-20 campaign.
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A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
SPFL clubs to offer fans virtual season tickets for new season
It will enable fans to watch broadcasts of their club's home games.
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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp celebrates after the match on January 29, 2020
Premier League clubs allowed to organise friendlies before season restart
The league sent guidelines to the 20 teams on Tuesday outlining restrictions.
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Chelsea's Antonio Rudiger celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on February 1, 2020
Chelsea 'want nine substitutes when Premier League restarts'
A report claims that Chelsea have asked for matchday squads to be increased from 18 players to 20 for the remainder of the Premier League season.
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QPR boss Mark Warburton on February 1, 2020
Mark Warburton "staggered" by plans of Championship restart
Chief executive Lee Hoos and manager Mark Warburton have condemned a lack of consultation ahead of the announcement.
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Aston Villa boss Dean Smith on March 1, 2020
Project Restart: Could Premier League relegation still be scrapped?
The prospect of relegation from the Premier League being scrapped for the 2019-20 season remains on the table should the campaign not be completed, according to a report.
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General view of Queens Park Rangers' Loftus Road taken May 2015
QPR "appalled by" and "vehemently opposed" to Championship restart date
Hoos is 'appalled' by lack of consultation and QPR manager Mark Warburton says EFL are moving too quickly.
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Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers pictured in December 2019
Brendan Rodgers to hold Leicester training in empty stadium ahead of restart
The Foxes boss wants his players to get used to playing without fans at the King Power Stadium.
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Spurs boss Jose Mourinho on March 10, 2020
Jose Mourinho expecting Premier League quality to drop upon restart
The Premier League is provisionally set to restart on June 17 after a three-month shutdown due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp celebrates after the match on January 29, 2020
Project Restart: How would a points-per-game system affect Premier League table?
Sports Mole looks at the impact of each method of ending the Premier League season should the 2019-20 be curtailed by the coronavirus pandemic.
5 years ago
Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold celebrates scoring their fourth goal on December 26, 2019
Project Restart: Which matches are set to be played at neutral venues?
Sports Mole looks at which Premier League matches could be played at neutral venues when the season resumes in June.
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Brighton & Hove Albion manager Graham Potter before the match on February 29, 2020
Brighton considering holding friendlies before Premier League restart
A provisional restart date of June 17 has been set amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Liverpool's Adam Lallana in action with Everton's Richarlison in the FA Cup on January 5, 2020
Project Restart: When is football returning? How can I watch it? What are kickoff times?
Two midweek matches will take place before the first full round of games over the weekend of June 19-21.
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Liverpool's Joe Gomez in action with Everton's Dominic Calvert-Lewin in the FA Cup on January 5, 2020
Project Restart: Merseyside derby, Tottenham vs. Man Utd among first games back
The first weekend of Premier League action after the coronavirus lockdown will see Everton face Merseyside rivals Liverpool and Tottenham take on Manchester United.
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Liverpool's Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane in action in March 2020
Premier League confirm restart date of June 17
The top flight has been suspended since March 13.
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A woman wearing a mask walks by the Emirates Stadium after manager Mikel Arteta tested positive for coronavirus and their Premier League match against Brighton on Saturday has been cancelled on March 13, 2020
Project Restart: What is it? How will it work? When will it happen?
Sports Mole rounds up everything you need to know about 'Project Restart' as the Premier League agrees on a date to begin top-flight football again.
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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp growls with excitement on March 7, 2020
Premier League 'to restart on June 17 after coronavirus shutdown'
The Premier League season will return on June 17 with Manchester City vs. Arsenal and Aston Villa vs. Sheffield United, 100 days after the last game.
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Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool33247275314479
2Arsenal331812361273466
3Manchester CityMan City34187966432361
4Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest33186953391460
5Newcastle UnitedNewcastle331851062441859
6Chelsea33169858401857
7Aston Villa3416995449557
8Bournemouth3313101052401249
9Fulham33139114845348
10Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton33121295353048
11Brentford33137135650646
12Crystal Palace331111114145-444
13Everton33814113440-638
14Manchester UnitedMan Utd33108153846-838
15Wolverhampton WanderersWolves33115174861-1338
16Tottenham HotspurSpurs331141861511037
17West Ham UnitedWest Ham3399153755-1836
18Ipswich TownIpswich3349203371-3821
19Leicester CityLeicester3346232773-4618
20Southampton3325262478-5411


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