Premier League 2020-21 season will start on September 12

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The 2020-21 Premier League season will begin on September 12, the league has announced.

The 20 top-flight clubs gathered for their final shareholders' meeting of this season on Friday, with the final round of games taking place on Sunday.

A statement from the Premier League read: "Premier League shareholders today agreed to start the 2020-21 Premier League season on September 12, 2020.

"The final match round of the campaign will take place on May 23, 2021. The Premier League will continue to consult the FA and EFL regarding the scheduling of all domestic competitions."

Leeds United have secured their return to England's top flight after a 16-year absence and will be joined by West Brom following the final day of the Championship season on Wednesday.

One of Brentford, Fulham, Cardiff or Swansea City will complete the promoted threesome.

Norwich will be dropping out of the Premier League, with Bournemouth, Watford and Aston Villa fighting to avoid joining the Canaries when the current season concludes on Sunday.

Additional reporting by Press Association.

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