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Premier League crowd noise: Why it is used, how to turn it on or off & can players hear?

After a number of months in suspension, not knowing what would happen, Premier League football has returned, joining the likes of the Bundesliga, La Liga and Serie A in restarting.

Serious public health concerns linger with no vaccine yet available for Covid-19, so matches are being played behind closed doors and that means the circumstances of football's return are somewhat bittersweet.

However, fans are at least be able to watch every single remaining game, with each one being broadcast live on a number of networks.

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Even though games are being played in empty stadiums, crowd noises are heard on TV coverage.