Football is back – but how will it work?

Two midweek matches will take place before the first full round of games over the weekend of June 19-21.

The Merseyside derby will be free to air via Sky on the weekend of June 19-21

The Premier League is set to return on June 17, subject to Government approval.

Here, the PA news agency looks at what we know, and what we are still waiting to find out, about Project Restart.

Why June 17?

Aston Villa and Sheffield United are set to face each other on June 17 (Mike Egerton/PA)

The opening matches are games which had to be rearranged due to the Carabao Cup final – Aston Villa v Sheffield United and Manchester City v Arsenal. That will leave all teams having played 29 games, heading into the weekend of June 19-21.

How can I see the games?