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Newcastle United‘s match against Aston Villa has been postponed due to an ongoing coronavirus outbreak at the North East club. Newcastle United vs Aston Villa First Game to Be Postponed Since Project Restart Both Clubs Consulted Before Postponement Announced The match was due to be played on Friday December 4. However, Newcastle lodged a request […] READ MORE
The five substitute rule that was implemented when elite level football returned after the enforced break could make a return. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is backing the re-introduction of the rule, feeling it can help to protect players. Mikel Arteta Backs Return of Five Substitute Rule A Temporary Measure The rule helped clubs and players after […] READ MORE
There is one positive test for coronavirus in the Premier League after the tenth round of testing. 1,829 players and club staff were tested. No club or player has to come forward to disclose where exactly this case is. Premier League Confirms One Positive Test for Coronavirus in Latest Round of Testing Tenth Round of […] READ MORE
Chelsea finally return to Premier League action this weekend when they travel to Aston Villa. After nearly three months off, this restart feels very disconnected from the 29 games already played. Regardless of how it might feel, though, they are connected and the Blues are right in the middle of the top-four fight. On 48 […] READ MORE
Manchester United return to action on Friday when they travel to London to face Tottenham Hotspur. The return of key first-team players such as Marcus Rashford and Paul Pogba from injury will be under the spotlight. Despite this, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men could play up to 16 games in the upcoming weeks. Squad rotation is […] READ MORE
A friendly match between Manchester United and Stoke City was cancelled earlier today due to a positive Coronavirus test among the Championship side’s staff, as reported by John Percy of the Telegraph. Manchester United Against Stoke City Friendly Cancelled Due to Positive Coronavirus Test Football Starting to Return After suspension earlier this year in an attempt […] READ MORE
After 100+ days of its absence, and weeks of debate between clubs, league authorities and the government, top-flight football in England has finally been given the green light to return. One of the few positives to take from the outbreak putting the season on pause is the opportunity it has provided for us to step […] READ MORE
The Premier League has approved a new rule to allow teams to make five substitutions per match for project restart. Teams will also be able to name nine substitutes rather than the usual seven. Premier League Approve Five Substitutions Per Match for Project Restart Coronavirus Causing Mass Disruption in the World of Football The Coronavirus […] READ MORE
Before Project Restart can fully commence there will be friendlies to play. Premier League Clubs will be allowed to arrange friendlies with each other but with strict rules and regulations (via John Percy of the Telegraph). REPORT: Premier League to Sanction Friendlies Prior to Full Restart The Details There are four stipulations which Percy details: […] READ MORE
The English Premier League is set to return on June 17, according to Jason Burt of The Telegraph. Clubs have reportedly agreed on this start date in the latest step in Project Restart. The first game back will be Sheffield United’s trip to relegation-threatened Aston Villa before a full round of fixtures follows on June […] READ MORE
