The Premier League has given clubs the go ahead to to play friendly matches, with strict restrictions, before the restart on 17 June.

Top-flight sides made requests to face other teams in preparation for the league’s return, which was accepted, according to the Telegraph.

Friendlies can be played at either stadiums or training grounds.

The BBC reports that the Premier League has outlined a number of conditions such as negative Covid-19 tests being returned by players involved.

Measures have also been put in place ensure hygiene and social distancing rules are adhered to which include:

• Clubs being forbidden from travelling for further than 90 minutes, though teams like Newcastle will be granted special dispensation if they have to travel further.
• All players must travel in their own cars, possibly in their kits.
• No official referees will be allowed, with members of coaching staff taking charge.
• Full risk-assessments of the stadium/training ground before games.