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[VIDEO] Arsenal players return to training next week

Arsenal have decided to allow players to return to their London Colney training ground next week, but only for individual training and will continue to observe social distancing rules as battle against COVID-19 continues.

This comes after the UK government is expected to review current lockdown restrictions on May 7.

“Players will be permitted access to the Colney grounds next week,” Arsenal said in a statement.

“Access will be limited, carefully managed and social distancing will be maintained at all times. All Colney buildings remain closed.

“Players will travel alone, do their individual workout and return home.”

Arsenal were hit by COVID-19 outbreak, after the manager Mikel Arteta was diagnosed with the virus on March 12, which led to the Premier League postponement.

Should Premier League allowed to the club to train, the earliest possible resumption date will be in June.

Since the ban on mass public gatherings will remain for the time being, rescheduled games will almost certainly be held behind closed doors.