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Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

Tottenham and Jose Mourinho's first game if 2019/20 Premier League season resumes in June

The big news to come from Friday's Premier League meeting is that clubs remain committed to finishing the 2019/20 season.

All professional football across England has been suspended indefinitely because of the severity of the coronavirus pandemic, and with the government confirming on Thursday that all social distancing measures in the UK will remain in place for another three weeks, it could be some time before the action resumes.

There had been rumours regarding a group of clubs hoping to finish the season by June 30, regardless of whether the title, European qualification and relegation had been finalised.

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However, according to Sky Sports, the June ultimatum was not raised at Friday’s meeting as clubs united over the controversial proposal.

Instead, the primary topic of meeting between the Premier League, its clubs, the EFL, PFA and LMA which lasted for two hours was about ensuring this season is completed.

"We are acutely aware of the distress COVID-19 is causing and our thoughts are with all those directly affected by the pandemic,” a Premier League spokesperson said. "In common with other businesses and industries, the Premier League and our clubs are working through complex planning scenarios.

"We are actively engaging with stakeholders, including broadcast partners, and our aim is to ensure we are in a position to resume playing when it is safe to do so and with the full support of the Government.

"The health and wellbeing of players, coaches, managers, club staff and supporters are our priority and the League will only restart when medical guidance allows.

"Today's shareholders' meeting provided an opportunity to discuss possible scheduling models. It remains our objective to complete the 2019/20 season but at this stage all dates are tentative while the impact of COVID-19 develops.

"In response to the pandemic, the Premier League, our clubs and players have provided vital support for communities and the NHS and will continue to do so after matches recommence."

Shortly after details of the meeting came out, a report in the Mirror claimed that June 8 is seen as the best case scenario for Premier League games to resume.

Clubs have also been told that they may be able to start training again from May 18, although this depends on the government’s social distancing measures.

Furthermore, the report states that all Premier League games will remain in the same order as before.

As a result, Tottenham's first game back would be against Manchester United as that was the game that was postponed when the Premier League season was initially suspended until April 4.

At the time, United were the team in form heading into the game in north London, but if Harry Kane and Son Heung-min are back by June then Jose Mourinho will fancy getting one over on his former team.

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