{"id":18062,"date":"2020-06-03T08:26:21","date_gmt":"2020-06-03T08:26:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/watchdogplusmedia.com\/?p=18062"},"modified":"2020-06-03T08:26:27","modified_gmt":"2020-06-03T08:26:27","slug":"premier-league-clubs-get-go-ahead-to-play-friendlies-ahead-resumption","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/watchdogplusmedia.com\/?p=18062","title":{"rendered":"Premier League clubs get go-ahead to play friendlies ahead resumption"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/www.ripplesnigeria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/109009802_ginifirmino_getty.jpg\" alt=\"Liverpool\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The English Premier League has given the go-ahead to clubs to play friendly matches ahead the June 17 resumption of the league.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having fixed a date for resumption from the COVID-19-induced break, and also allowing the return to contact training, teams can now perfect their readiness for the return of the league.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The friendly games will however be with strict restrictions, and can be played at either stadiums or training grounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The League authorities have also outlined a number of conditions such as negative Covid-19 tests being returned by players involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other measures have also been put in place ensure hygiene and social distancing rules are adhered to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, League leaders Liverpool held an 11-a-side game in training at Anfield on Monday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They are two wins away from clinching their first ever Premier League title, and are likely to lift the trophy in the second week after resumption.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The English Premier League has given the go-ahead to clubs to play friendly matches ahead the June 17 resumption of the league. 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