Premier League clubs on Wednesday approved Phase 2 of return to training protocols in a bid to allow clubs to move to limited contact training. Premier League shareholders unanimously voted to resume contact training as the English top-flight league takes another step towards resumption following a prolonged break due to COVID-19 pandemic.

Premier League clubs unanimously agree on Phase 2 of protocols including contact training

Premier League clubs will return to training in small groups from Tuesday after the latest stage of "Project Restart" was approved on Monday. Clubs unanimously voted to allow players to start socially distanced training in a bid to meet the Premier League's mid-June date to resume the season.

Premier League clubs agree group training return from Tuesday

Premier League players are set to be subjected to a strict testing regime if they are to return to training amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to British media reports.

Premier League players face strict new training protocols

West Ham, Brighton and Arsenal opened their training grounds to players on Monday as Premier League clubs took steps towards a potential re-start. The English top-flight is reportedly eyeing a resumption of the season on June 8 behind closed doors due to the coronavirus pandemic.

West Ham, Brighton players return to training grounds