Premier League match officials will be tested for coronavirus this week for the first time as a return to action moves another week closer.
Referees and assistants, who will be tested twice a week, can either self-test or take one at their nearest Premier League training ground.The move comes with a top flight return now only 10 days away after what will have been more than a three month hiatus.And ensuring match officials are negative is one of the final few boxes that needs ticking ahead of the June 17 start.Referees have been training at home during lockdown and have not been permitted to officiate in friendly matches.They will travel to matches on the day of the game and will work, more or less, with the same group of assistants.Should.