Premier League clubs have unanimously approved return to play protocols and a matchday operations plan ahead of the competition's scheduled restart next week.

It is understood protocols for the third stage of Project Restart - following socially-distanced training and full contact training - were signed off at the league's shareholders' meeting today.

The decision was taken by executives from the 20 clubs.

Albion head coach Graham Potter confirmed in his media conference this afternoon he was happy with the plans in place.

He said:" I’ve been on a Premier League managers meeting that had all the information - probably a little bit condensed from the 50-odd page document out there at the moment - but it all seems fine.

"Again, we adapt to things and things won’t be like we’re used to but that’s fine.

"I’ve been happy with how the Premier League have dealt with the situation so far as we’ve gone through the stages and I’ve got confidence that that’s going to be the case going into the games."

The protocols cover every aspect of on-pitch conduct and operations within stadia, with a strictly limited number of personnel permitted inside and outside the venue.

Albion will have the Amex sealed off on all sides while Sussex Police and Southern Rail have been discussing the closure of Falmer station at key times.

As it stands, the only game which could be played at a neutral venue in the first three full rounds of fixtures is City's match against Liverpool on July 2.

Manchester City Council's safety advisory group must meet to make a decision regarding that fixture.

On Wednesday, Liverpool City Council's Ground Safety Advisory Group gave the go-ahead for Goodison Park and Anfield to stage matches in the remainder of the 2019-20 season, which means Goodison will host the Merseyside derby on Sunday, June 21.

All of the remaining 92 matches will be televised, with 33 of those games available free to air.