Premier League referees warn captains of Covid responsibilities: 'The eyes of the world are on us'

Players have been told to avoid hugging, handshakes, and swapping shirts

Match officials will specifically remind Premier League players of their responsibilities through pre-match meetings with captains (Peter Powell/AP)

Premier League referees will warn captains “the eyes of the world are on us” in a bid to stamp out goal celebrations amid tighter coronavirus restrictions.

Match officials will specifically remind Premier League players of their responsibilities through pre-match meetings with captains, the PA news agency understands.