Premier League players have been given the green light to hug and high-five during goal celebrations this season after league officials relaxed Covid-related restrictions.
The way players celebrated goals came into sharp focus at the turn of the year as football continued behind closed doors amid the pandemic.
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters wrote to clubs in the height of the pandemic reiterating the importance of adhering to new, stricter coronavirus protocols, with sports minister Nigel Huddleston backing that stance.
Referees reminded players of their responsibilities through pre-match meetings with captains, but still saw a number of players ignore pleas and continue hugging their team-mates after scoring a goal.