Premier
League matchday protocols on player health and safety have been unanimously
approved by all 20 clubs, clearing the final hurdle ahead of the season
resuming on June 17.
The protocols for the third stage of Project Restart - following
socially-distanced training and full contact training - were agreed at the
latest league's shareholders' meeting on Thursday.
They cover every aspect of on-pitch conduct and operations within stadia,
with a strictly limited number of personnel permitted inside and outside the
venue.
Total numbers at grounds on matchday, including broadcast staff, written
media, commentators, doping officials and scouts, are set to total 300.
The Premier League has wanted to cut essential staff present at grounds on
matchday to just 37 'Red Zone' pass holders per team, including 20 players,
12 coaching and medical staff and a further five '"essential staff".
The season - suspended since March 13 - is due to restart next Wednesday,
with Aston Villa hosting Sheffield United and Arsenal's visit to face
reigning champions Manchester City, with both games live exclusively on Sky
Sports.
A Villa vs Sheff Utd
June 17, 2020, 4:30pm
Live on Sky Sports Main Event HD
Man City vs Arsenal
June 17, 2020, 8:00pm
Live on Sky Sports Main Event HD
As it stands the only game which could be played at a neutral venue in the
first three full rounds of fixtures is Manchester City's match against
league leaders Liverpool on July 2.
Manchester City Council's safety advisory group must meet to make a decision
regarding that fixture.
On Wednesday, Liverpool City Council's Ground Safety Advisory Group gave the
go-ahead for Goodison Park and Anfield to stage matches for the remainder of
the 2019-20 season.
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