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Premier League to consult players as UK government steps up planning

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December 29, 2019 Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang celebrates scoring their first goal with Alexandre Lacazette REUTERS

England's Premier League, on hold since March 9 due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, will consult with club managers and players over 'Project Restart' while the UK government stepped up planning for sports as a whole on Friday.

The league held a conference call of all 20 clubs top-flight and swapped ideas on the possible plans for resuming training and eventually a return to playing matches.

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