Manchester City returned to training this weekend after Premier League clubs voted to allow socially-distanced sessions ahead of a potential restart of the season.
08.05.2020 - 14:57 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Senior government officials will hold a meeting with the Premier League next week and are "hopeful" a plan can be agreed for matches to return.
Premier League clubs will hold a video-conference on Monday to discuss Project Restart in further detail.
However, no formal vote will take place at Monday’s meeting on the proposal - but sides could be asked to approve some elements of the plans.
Oliver Dowden, secretary for digital, culture, media and sport, has confirmed he will talk to the
Manchester City returned to training this weekend after Premier League clubs voted to allow socially-distanced sessions ahead of a potential restart of the season.
Raheem Sterling is not always right and does not always say the correct thing. Just because he says footballers will need four to five weeks to be prepared for competitive games again, it does not mean that is the absolute minimum required - he himself suggested two to three weeks not so long ago.
Premier League clubs, including Manchester City and Manchester United, are expected to approve plans to return to group training on Monday.
Newcastle United boss and former Manchester United defender Steve Bruce has revealed there is widespread opposition to the Premier League's plans to restart next month.
This Sunday all 20 Premier League clubs would have been in action, in what would have been the final match-day of the 2019/20 Premier League season, with Manchester United making the trip to the King Power Stadium to take on Leicester City.
This weekend should have seen all 20 Premier League teams play out the final day of the 2019/20 league campaign, with Manchester United facing Leicester City at the King Power Stadium, in what could have been a crucial game in their top four ambitions.
Luke Shaw believes Michael Carrick could still play in the Premier League at the age of 38 - based on his performances in training.
Former Manchester City star Geovanni says he will always be grateful to the club's supporters for the backing they gave him - especially after his goal against rivals Manchester United.
A working group has been set up by the Premier League to look at ways to enhance fans’ experience while watching games on TV.
Gary Neville believes Manchester United youngster Mason Greenwood is 'a real star' and said he doesn't expect the teenager to fade away like Adnan Januzaj.
Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has spoken in-depth about his rivalry with Manchester United legend Sir Alex Ferguson, following years of competition between the pair.
Dean Henderson has told his Sheffield United teammates he plans to take over as Manchester United and England's first-choice goalkeeper as quickly as possible.
Martin Keown has praised Sir Alex Ferguson for his classy gesture after Arsenal pipped Manchester United to the 2002 Premier League title.
Dominic Raab believes the return of Premier League football will help lift the spirits of the nation.
Former Leeds United manager Simon Grayson believes the club will be able to attract players from Manchester United when they return to the Premier League.
Tottenham keeper Paulo Gazzaniga has admitted he is uncertain over Harry Kane's long-term future in North London.
The Premier League has advised its clubs, including Manchester City and Manchester United, to ensure that their players are back in the country as football looks to step up a return to action.
With the COVID-19 pandemic likely to affect the UK for some time, questions have arisen over how to finish the Premier League season - or whether it should be finished at all.