Premier League teams prepare for restart with practice games at stadiums

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Panathinaikos' Federico Macheda in action with AEK Athens' Helder Lopes, as play resumes behind closed door. — Reuters
Panathinaikos' Federico Macheda in action with AEK Athens' Helder Lopes, as play resumes behind closed door. — Reuters

Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea are among the clubs who stepped up their preparations for the Premier League’s return by holding practice matches.

Clubs are attempting to build up players’ fitness as well as get used to playing without fans before the league resumes on June 17 following a 100-day suspension due to the coronavirus pandemic. Testing will continue on a twice-weekly basis as officials look to resume a season that was suspended in March because of the pandemic.

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