The Premier League season will provisionally resume on June 17 after clubs thrashed out more details on how to end the campaign at a meeting on Thursday.
10.05.2020 - 15:43 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
The Premier League 's Project Restart plans have been thrown into doubt after a third Brighton player tested positive for coronavirus.
The top flight's bosses were hoping to take a step towards returning to action in Monday's meeting with clubs, involving representatives from Manchester City and Manchester United.
But the plans, which have already been opposed by a number of clubs - including Brighton - could now face fresh opposition after Seagulls chief Paul Barber confirmed a third player
The Premier League season will provisionally resume on June 17 after clubs thrashed out more details on how to end the campaign at a meeting on Thursday.
By Peter White
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Both Manchester United and Manchester City will vote on implementing phase two of Project Restart when Premier League clubs meet next week.
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