Man City vs Arsenal... English Premier League Resumes Next Month

Mohamed Salah of Liverpool is celebrating after scoring a goal. Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Min Jun-young] The England Premier League (EPL), which was suspended due to the impact of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), will resume without spectators on June 17.

The EPL office announced on the 28th (local time) through its official website, "The 20 EPL teams have decided to resume the 2019-2020 season on June 17."

Richard Masters, EPL chairman, stated in a press release, "We have tentatively agreed to resume the EPL on Wednesday, June 17," adding, "However, since the health and welfare of all players, coaching staff, and fans are a priority, the resumption date may change depending on safety requirements."

He further added, "Unfortunately, all matches will have to be played without fans in the stadium."

When the league resumes on June 17, matches between Manchester City and Arsenal, and Aston Villa and Sheffield United are scheduled to take place.

Previously, the EPL was suspended on March 13 with 92 matches remaining in the 2019-2020 season due to the impact of COVID-19.

So far, 2,752 COVID-19 tests have been conducted within the league, with 12 confirmed positive cases.

The EPL plans to have players and staff undergo COVID-19 testing twice a week.

Players or staff who test positive will self-isolate for one week.

Meanwhile, this season, Liverpool leads the EPL with 82 points, 25 points ahead of second-place Manchester City (57 points), who have played one less match.

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