Premier League matches could be shown without pitch-side atmosphere after Project Restart, as broadcasters must find a way to block out players' swearing.
Games are set to be played behind closed doors when the league returns as organisers scramble to conclude the season without contributing to the spread of the coronavirus.
With no fans in stadium, pitch-side microphones, which add sounds of the ball being kicked and normally muffled instructions, would also broadcast footballers' foul-mouthed shouts.
Broadcasters BT and Sky Sports face a tough challenge to block out on-pitch swearing
Premier League viewers are set for a very different viewing experience with silent grounds
OFCOM enforces strict rules against the likes of Sky and BT Sports allowing obscenities in their coverage, forcing TV bosses to consider removing pitch-side microphones, according to the Sun.