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Project Restart: Gary Neville says Premier League 'frightened to death' of publicly backing football's return

Gary Neville believes the Premier League and its clubs are "frightened to death" of publicly backing a return to action in case they are held liable for any problems relating to 'Project Restart'.




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N'Golo Kante 'one of the best players in the world' - Frank Lampard eager for Chelsea return after 'huge miss'

Frank Lampard is looking forward to having "one of the best players in the world" back in his Chelsea side as N'Golo Kante works towards regaining fitness.




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Premier League Project Restart: Arsenal's Emirates, Man United's Old Trafford 'considered as neutral stadiums'

The names of the Premier League grounds being considered as neutral venues for 'Project Restart' have been revealed, according to reports.




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Manchester United to remind Marcos Rojo of his responsibilities after video of lockdown guidelines breach

Manchester United will speak to Marcos Rojo after the defender was filmed appearing to flout social distancing guidelines.




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Lucas Vazquez to Chelsea? Real Madrid winger admits Premier League is 'very attractive' amid transfer links

Real Madrid winger Lucas Vazquez admits the prospect of playing in the Premier League is "very attractive" amid speculation linking him with Chelsea.




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Tottenham star Hugo Lloris says it would be 'cruel' on Liverpool not to be crowned Premier League champions

Tottenham captain Hugo Lloris says it would 'be cruel' on Liverpool not to be crowned Premier League champions.




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Premier League 'Project Restart' hinges on crunch talks with players this week

Premier League clubs and their squads will hold crunch meetings this week, with players holding the key to the top-flight's plans for a return to action next month.




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Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish raises £55,000 for NHS with shirt auction from infamous Birmingham derby

Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish has raised £55,000 for the NHS after auctioning off the shirt he wore when a Birmingham hit fan him during a game.




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FA expected to lose £300m during coronavirus pandemic, chairman Greg Clarke reveals

FA chairman Greg Clarke has laid bare the financial crisis facing the governing body by revealing expected losses of £300million.




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Arsenal transfer targets: Four out-of-contract players Mikel Arteta could sign for free this summer

Mikel Arteta has been brought in with a long-term view to rebuilding Arsenal, but it appears as though the coach will have to do so on a strict budget,




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Former Liverpool defender Dominic Matteo reveals how eyesight concerns led to brain tumour diagnosis

Dominic Matteo has opened up on the frightening moment that he was hit with a shock brain tumour diagnosis after seeking out an eye test.




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Crystal Palace confident Roy Hodgson will be able to attend matches when Premier League resumes

Crystal Palace are confident that manager Roy Hodgson will face no issues attending games when football finally resumes.




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Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius terminates Besiktas loan stay early

Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius has confirmed that his loan stay with Besiktas has been terminated early.




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LaLiga announce Spanish clubs will return to training this week amid plans to restart competition in June

LaLiga clubs will return to training this week amid plans to restart the competition in June, it has been announced.




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Paul Pogba doesn't fit the 'United Way' and should be sold, says former Man Utd midfielder Paul Ince

Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Ince believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer must sell Paul Pogba after being left disappointed by his actions both on and off the pitch.




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Tottenham midfielder Harry Winks not relishing prospect of Premier League returning without fans

Tottenham midfielder Harry Winks is not looking forward to the prospect of playing behind closed doors when the Premier League eventually returns following the coronavirus-enforced suspension.




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Coronavirus sport news LIVE: Project Restart latest to resume Premier League season, NFL London games off

Welcome to the Evening Standard's LIVE coverage as the coronavirus crisis continues to heavily impact sport across the globe.




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Liverpool warned Kylian Mbappe is the wrong fit amid transfer speculation

John Barnes has suggested Kylian Mbappe is not the right fit for Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool side.




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Every Premier League game 'to be broadcast for FREE on YouTube' when season resumes

The conclusion of the Premier League season could be made free to air on YouTube, according to reports.




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Former Arsenal man Kevin Campbell identifies two players Mikel Arteta should sign to replace Mesut Ozil

Former Arsenal striker Kevin Campbell says the time has come for the club to move on from Mesut Ozil – and believes either Jack Grealish or James Maddison would be an ideal replacement.




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Gordon Taylor says Premier League matches could be less than 90 minutes when football returns

PFA supremo Gordon Taylor has raised the possibility that Premier League matches may not be the full 90 minutes if the season is completed under Project Restart.




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Manchester United Foundation donates £300,000 to local schools to aid vulnerable families in local community

Manchester United Foundation are donating £300,000 to schools and colleges in a latest move in response to the coronavirus pandemic.




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EFL clubs to sue if promotion to the Premier League is scrapped

Football League chief Rick Parry has threatened legal action on behalf of his clubs if promotion and relegation between the Premier League and Championship is not upheld.




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Tottenham assured NFL remain committed to London games

London Mayor Sadiq Khan is confident the NFL remains committed to London despite puling its planned matches from the capital in 2020.




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Howard Webb admits he got key decision wrong as Manchester United and Liverpool fought out title race

Former Premier League referee Howard Webb has revealed the one decision he wishes he could have reversed in his career, admitting: 'I knew within seconds I was wrong'.




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LaLiga return: Eibar players and coaching staff admit fears of fresh coronavirus outbreak

Players and coaching staff at LaLiga side Eibar have released a statement revealing fears of a fresh coronavirus outbreak ahead of a planned return for the competition next month.




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Premier League Project Restart: Behind-closed-doors return under 'active consideration', confirms Dominic Raab

The prospect of Premier League football returning behind closed doors is under "active consideration", Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has confirmed.




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How Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is building better team chemistry during lockdown

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says the Premier League's suspension due to the coronavirus pandemic has allowed him the all-important time to develop chemistry between himself and the team.




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Mikel Arteta offers frank warning for Arsenal transfer targets and contract rebels

Mikel Arteta has warned Arsenal's wantaway stars and prospective transfer targets that they shouldn't need convincing to play for the club.




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Bruno Fernandes among Manchester United stars recalled to UK as Premier League Project Restart gathers pace

Manchester United have told overseas players to return to the UK within seven days as they step up preparations for the season to be resumed.




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Mikel Arteta hints at Arsenal's negative energy after Unai Emery's exit

Mikel Arteta has admitted he felt the energy was not right at Arsenal when he first arrived at the club.




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West Ham's Manuel Lanzini warns Premier League return would be 'crazy' without coronavirus vaccine

West Ham midfielder Manuel Lanzini believes it would be "crazy" for the Premier League to resume playing while coronavirus remains a threat to player safety.




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Premier League Project Restart timeline: Return dates and fixture schedule for EPL, FA Cup, Champions League

Premier League clubs are working towards a restart as the whole sport battles with the coronavirus pandemic.




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Coronavirus sport news LIVE: Premier League Project Restart latest update; England stars donate to NHS

Welcome to the Evening Standard's LIVE coverage as the coronavirus crisis continues to heavily impact sport across the globe.




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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta challenges Kieran Tierney to bring 'something special'

Mikel Arteta insists summer signing Kieran Tierney will bring Arsenal "something special" when the Premier League restarts following its suspension due to the coronavirus pandemic.




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Premier League players could refuse to play when season restarts, warns Aston Villa manager Dean Smith

Aston Villa could be forced to finish the season without an incomplete squad due to coronavirus fears, manager Dean Smith has said.




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Chelsea winger Willian 'on his way to Tottenham' as Arsenal miss out on free transfer target

Chelsea winger Willian is "on his way to Tottenham", according to well-known pundit Richard Keys.




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Premier League's 'Project Restart' discussions compared to Brexit by Aston Villa chief Christian Purslow

Aston Villa chief executive Christian Purslow has compared the Premier League's 'Project Restart' planning to the Brexit process.




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Damien Comolli on Liverpool transfer strategy which helps them find value at top end of market

Liverpool are benefiting from an analytics-led transfer policy that helps them find value even at the top end of the market, the club's former director of football Damien Comolli has declared.




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Premier League defends parachute payments after EFL chairman calls them 'an evil which needs to be eradicated'

The Premier League has hit back at EFL chairman Rick Parry over parachute payments after he described them as "an evil which needs to be eradicated".




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How Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori is keeping his mind focused during Premier League shutdown

Tomori has been studying towards a degree in business management




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Tottenham star Son Heung-Min pictured holding gun in military gear during South Korean national service

The first pictures have emerged of Tottenham star Son Heung-Min in full military gear as he fulfils his national service in South Korea.




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Jadon Sancho gives Manchester United transfer boost by naming Old Trafford great as his idol

England star Jadon Sancho has told of how he grew up idolising Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney, amid speculation linking him with a move to Old Trafford.




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Harry Maguire believes 'inconsistent' Manchester United are their own worst enemies

Harry Maguire claims Manchester United have been their own worst enemies this season - but has revealed his determination to lead them back to the top.




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Premier League season could be cancelled if clubs do not agree to play at neutral grounds, warns LMA chief

League Managers Association chief executive Richard Bevan has warned the Premier League season could be cancelled if clubs do not agree to playing at neutral grounds.




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Mikel Arteta beefs up Arsenal's post-lockdown strategy by sharing ideas with LA Rams coach Sean McVay

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has been sharing ideas with the coach of NFL side LA Rams, Sean McVay.




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Coronavirus sport news LIVE: Premier League Project Restart latest; Bundesliga return date confirmed

Welcome to the Evening Standard's LIVE coverage as the coronavirus crisis continues to heavily impact sport across the globe.




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Premier League and Championship restart could see ALL matches broadcast on TV and online

The nation could be set for a bonanza of live football if the Premier League and Championship are given the green light to restart next month, with talks ongoing to broadcast as many of the remaining matches as possible.




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Man United star Bruno Fernandes 'now worth just £18m' after coronavirus pandemic

Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes would be worth just €20million (£17.5m) in the current transfer market, just three months on from his €65m (£57m) move to Old Trafford.




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Liverpool's Melwood training ground partially reopened ahead of Premier League Project Restart

Liverpool have partially reopened their training ground as the Premier League moves closer to agreeing a potential resumption date.