Sports minister confirms October 1 aim for Premier League fans to return to stadiums

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Premier League season were played behind closed doors amid the coronavirus pandemic. There had been hope that supporters could return for the start of the new Premier League season on September 12.However the government has dashed those hopes with supporters having to wait until October to see their team again, as things stand.“The October 1 deadline is certainly the target that we’re looking at,” Huddleston said.“If you look at various announcements we’ve made, some have been put forward, some have been pushed back, but that’s a pretty firm one.“In the whole scheme of things, it’s not that far away – 60-something days and we’ll be there – so I would be surprised if that date was moved.“There are particular challenges with certain sports..