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After Arsenal became the first team to return to training, here are the dates for every fan's diary as Premier League officials plot football to get football back underway in June

After six weeks of no action, Premier League officials have drawn up plans to see the return of top-flight football in England.

Following Mikel Arteta's positive coronavirus test on March 12, the Premier League came to an abrupt halt in a bid to stop the deadly virus' spread with football fans craving football's return after what seems like a lifetime in isolation.

Now, according to The Times, contingency plans to bring the beautiful game back to life is becoming a reality following a shift in stance by the government, with ministers recognising that an injection of positivity and hope is sorely needed.