Executive, Arsenal FC

English Premier League sides are at liberty to choose walk-out songs and goal melody if coerced into playing at neutral venues

Premier league executives are now in advanced discussions amid Project Restart.

In a recent development, it was stated that clubs would be allowed some traces of home comfort if forced into playing at neutral venues.

Home comfort procedures

For matches played at neutral venues, liberty has been granted the initial home-side to pick a walk-out song, goal melody and stadium announcer.

In line with riots from top-flight teams, home and away status may now be applied.

However, for matches which may not be played using home and away from rules, the initial home side is at liberty to make neutral grounds as comfortable as possible.

SnapShot: Empty Emirates Stadium

Reasons for the decision of Premier League executives

The Premier League executives arrived at the decision due to recent result from the Bundesliga.

The German Bundesliga was the major top-flight league to resume. According to stats, 27games have been played, with a record of 5 home wins and 12 away victories.

In other to enhance the performance of players, the league has advised teams to hold training sessions behind close doors in fan-less stadiums.

In the Bundesliga, players arrive at various stadia, in several buses and at different times. This is done in other to promote social distancing rules. The Premier League looks set to take a similar path.

Emirates Stadium 🏟️: SnapShot from the tunnel

Stadium Decoration

Teams in the league, have also been given the liberty to decorate their stadiums as they so, please.

A number of suggestions have been made in other to feel some sought of fan presence.

An example of suggestions made is the ‘spreading of branding raps over seats in the stadium'.

In the Bundesliga, teams have been exercising their privilege to stadium decoration as they so, please. Borussia Monchengladbach’s cardboard fans have been the most prevalent idea.

Conclusion

Plans in motion, surely prove that Premier League Project Restart plans is at its threshold. Its resumption is surely imminent.

Article writer ✏️ Ordu Daniel