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‘We think it’s safe to return’ – Premier League boss confident over June restart

Premier League chief executive Richards Masters says that the organisation is “as confident as we can be” about restarting the league in June.

Play has been suspended in England’s top flight since March 13 due to the coronavirus pandemic, during which more than 36,000 people in the UK alone have lost their lives.

June 12 has been earmarked as a potential date to begin football once again and Masters believes it's not overly optimistic to suggest that date, with clubs voting on Monday in favour of stepping up training with larger groups of players.

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“There is some momentum.