Gary Lineker has confirmed that highlights show Match of the Day will be back on our screens amid the imminent return of the Premier League.The BBC institution has been showing highlights of top-flight matches since the 1960s, but the coronavirus pandemic has meant that the traditional format of the show has been off-air since the suspension of Premier League fixtures in March.However, after slow steps in allowing players back into training, the road to restarting fixtures is now nearing a conclusion.The Premier League kicks off again on Wednesday, June 17, with Aston Villa taking on Sheffield United, a game that is quickly followed by Manchester City hosting Arsenal just a couple of hours later.Manchester United will have to wait a few.
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