How soon could Premier League football return?

Government is holding talks with bosses to restart matches in early June

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Premier League football could return in early June after two ministers signalled government approval for the move.

Speaking on Sunday, Dominic Raab, the first secretary of state, said professional sport might be granted special dispensation to resume even while social distancing measures are in place.

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