Did the players stop hugging after scoring in the Premier League?

The UK Government told players to stop celebrating goals in groups. Are they obeying?

Wolves players celebrate with Willy Boly after he put them ahead against West Brom. (Carl Recine/PA)

There was more interest than usual in Saturday’s Premier League fixtures after the UK Government told players to stop celebrating goals in groups as the country battles the coronavirus pandemic and remains in lockdown.

The rate of infection has risen since a new strain was detected towards the end of 2020. Even clubs have seen a spike in cases that has led to games being postponed – some at the eleventh hour.