This archive report was first published on 23 May 2020.
On May 23, 2020, Premier League chief executive Richard Masters expressed confidence in the top-flight season resuming in June as 'Project Restart' gathers pace.
Clubs have returned to socially distanced training in small groups, with the league hoping to begin playing the remaining 92 matches on June 12 or 19.
Players and staff have been checked for the coronavirus, with six people testing positive, including Watford defender Adrian Mariappa.
"We've taken the first step. It's great for everybody, including the fans, to see our players back on the training ground," Masters told BBC Sport.
While the top tier is taking steps towards resuming, leagues in France, Scotland, and the Netherlands have been abandoned due to the pandemic.
Watford captain Troy Deeney and Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante have opted against returning to training over health fears.
Matches will be played behind closed doors, but Masters said the Premier League want games to be staged at clubs' normal stadiums rather than neutral venues.
