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Premier League gets government approval to pursue restart

by AP Global Soccer Writer
| May 30, 2020 10:03 AM

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — The English Premier League was given government approval on Saturday to press ahead with its June 17 restart although players will have to stay apart during goal celebrations and disputes to maintain social distancing.

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