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Arsenal Squad set to resume training sessions next week

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Amidst the coronavirus pandemic that is still raging all over the world, It has been announced that the Arsenal’s football squad are to resume training sessions next week in preparation for the suspended Premier League set to resume in June, although the club stressed they would still have to maintain British government guidelines designed to combat the spread of the coronavirus.

The Premier League side’s players will have access to training grounds but on a strict rotational basis that will see them stick to the social distancing measures.

“Players will be permitted access to our London Colney training grounds next week,” said a club spokesperson.

“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 also became the first Premier League club to agree a pay cut with the Manager and squad as their wages were slashed by a whooping 12.5 percent.

There are reports Arsenal, whose yearly wage bill is around £230 million ($286 million), will give players their money back ln the condition that they bridge an eight-point gap and qualify for the Champions League when football restarts.

Football is currently suspended indefinitely all over Europe, with the UK still under lockdown.

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