The English premier league to return on Wednesday 17th June after 100 days of total lockdown over the pandemic virus outbreak that is sweeping thousands of lives.
The English top flight follows Germany's Bundesliga and La Liga in Spain rebooting their seasons after the coronavirus lockdown, aiming to cram 92 games into six weeks of breathless action.
As the league returns, Aston Villa kick off with Sheffield United, to be followed later on Wednesday by Manchester City taking on Arsenal and Manchester United takes on Spur, before a cascade of matches.
But when Villa kick off with Sheffield United, the watching world will be confronted with jarring spectacle with an eerie silence in the usually noisy stand.
Piping crowd charts into stadium, cardboard cut outs of supporters and live video fan walls will add colour bit it will be impossible to mimic the usual vibrant atmosphere.
In total, about 300 people will be allowed in stadium to watch each match with strict health protocols in place.
There will be widespread disinfection of changing facilities, dugout match balls, goalposts, corner flags and substitution boards.
People other than players and coaching staff on the team benches must waer face covering masks.
And following the recent killing of George Floyd by the white police officer in United States, Black Lives Matter cause will also be visible. Players' names will be replaced on the back of their shirts with 'Black Lives Matter' for the first 12 matches. While the league will back anyone who choose to take a knee in protest before or during matches.
