The Football Association has agreed for matches to return on June 17th, starting with Manchester City playing Arsenal. Mikel Arteta will lock heads against his former mentor before taking the Arsenal job in December. Sheffield United also will play against an Aston Villa side in a relegation battle. All remaining fixtures will return on June 20th, with Liverpool having the opportunity to win the league should Manchester City lose to Arsenal.
Serie A has also been given the green light to return, after a three-month pause. Italy was one of the worst-hit countries during the COVID 19 pandemic but sporting minister Vincenzo Spadafora has said that ‘they intend to resume the remaining Serie A fixtures’.
The Coppa Italia has been said to take place the week before, although no exact date was given. However, it is confirmed that the final will be played behind closed doors on June 17th. Inter Milan host Napoli, who are winning 1-0 on aggregate while Juventus host AC Milan after a 1-1 draw at the San Siro during the first leg.
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