Manchester City facing Arsenal at the Etihad.
31.05.2020 - 16:35 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United and Manchester City may face the prospect of having just two weeks to prepare for the start of the next Premier League season if they reach the final of their European competitions.
The finals for the Champions League and Europa League were originally supposed to be played at the end of May, but with the havoc caused by the coronavirus pandemic UEFA suspended their competitions indefinitely in March as the sport came to a standstill across the world.
As major leagues
Manchester City facing Arsenal at the Etihad.
Manchester City and Arsenal, will kick-off a feast of football that will see all remaining 92 matches shown live on TV.
Manchester United and Man City.A statement from FIFA said: "The new temporary regulatory amendments approved by the Bureau of the Council are as follows: Get the latest breaking Manchester United news and analysis every day direct to your inbox with our free MUFC newsletterSign up here - it only takes a few seconds."In order to avoid any concerns regarding unemployed players, players are permitted to be registered with a maximum of three clubs and are eligible to play in official matches for
Manchester City vs Arsenal will kickstart a feast of fixtures aimed at finishing the 2019/20 season with as little disruption possible to the next campaign. With the players having been away from training grounds for more than two months, concerns have been raised about how the players will cope with the physical demands being asked of them from an intense calendar.
Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson will extend his stay at the club until the end of the season.After playing a key role in their march to the Premier League last year, Henderson is enjoying another successful campaign on loan in South Yorkshire.The 23-year-old has been a vital part of the side that are holding their own in the upper echelons of the league and there have been calls for him to oust Jordan Pickford as England's first-choice goalkeeper.Henderson's loan deal doesn't expire
Premier League channels. While those fans without a Sky subscription will be able to watch 25 of those 64 games on Sky’s free-to-air Pick channel.
Kalidou Koulibaly ahead of the summer window.The Senegalese central defender continues to be linked with a move away from Naples at the end of the season and Manchester United are admirers of him.MEN Sport understand United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer regards Koulibaly as one of the best centre-backs in the world along with Virgil van Dijk, Matthijs de Ligt, and Harry Maguire, but they aren't expected to move for him this summer.United do not regard Koulibaly as an essential target and
Solskjaer excited by Premier League restartManchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer cannot wait for the return of the Premier League.United return to action against Tottenham on June 19, before coming up against Sheffield United the following Wednesday.United will then travel to Norwich City in the FA Cup quarter-finals on June 28, before another long trip down to Brighton the following Tuesday.“We’ve been looking forward to these games for ages really,” Solskjaer told the club website.“We
Reports emerged last month linking United and City with a move for the Uruguayan winger, who currently plays for boyhood club Penarol.Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid have also been linked with the teenager, along with Newcastle United.His agent, Nicolas Rotundo, has now been interviewed by Uruguayan radio show La Oral Mediodia, and confirmed United's - and City group's - interest - but says that the player is happy where he is.In a blow to both club's chances, Rotundo also claimed that, if the
Premier League clubs will be able to make five substitutions for the remainder of the season after a temporary rule change was agreed on Thursday.
Fans could be able to watch their side in the FA Cup final at Wembley as plans are being explored to allow 10,000 supporters from each side that makes the final.
Greater Manchester Police are working with Manchester United and Manchester City to try and ensure both clubs remaining home Premier League fixtures can be played at Old Trafford or the Etihad Stadium.
The Premier League has agreed to a provisional return date of June 17 and that will reignite the crucial battles at both ends of the table.
The Football Association has given provisional dates for the remainder of the FA Cup campaign as they aim to bring the competition to a conclusion this season.
Premier League clubs will be moving onto the next stage of returning to action this week as clubs voted unanimously to resume full-contact training.
PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor has confirmed that “open and constructive” talks have taken place between players and the Premier League as Project Restart builds more momentum.
Fans of Manchester United and Man City could be set for a television bonanza when Premier League football returns next month.
Premier League clubs are expected to approve the introduction of phase two in training on Wednesday, prompting hope that a date for the return of the league could be made this week.
Manchester United and Manchester City both say they accept the FA's decision to end the Women's Super League season with immediate effect, due to the pressures caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
The Premier League’s Project Restart has received a huge boost after the government released its “phase two” guidance for athletes and elite sportsmen and women.