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'Why are neutral venues any safer?' - Brighton chief opposes Premier League 'Project Restart' plans

Brighton chief executive Paul Barber has outlined his opposition to the Premier League’s ‘Project Restart’ plan to resume the season by playing games at neutral stadiums.

With the health and safety of players and staff of paramount importance, a number of criteria have been drawn up for grounds to be made available for games, in order for social distancing protocols to be followed inside and to deter fans from congregating outside.

A number of stadiums, including Brighton’s Amex Stadium, are also being used as coronavirus testing centres or in other ways as part of the effort against the virus.