Pandemic: Premier League Remains Undecided On Resumption Date

Oyinlola Awonuga
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By Oyinlola Awonuga (The New Diplomat’s Entertainment, Fashion and Sports Desk)

English Premier League’s stakeholders rose from their meeting on Friday without agreeing on a date for resumption of the 2019/2020 season, halted due to the rampaging Covid-19.

The Premier League was paused after 29 rounds of games with Liverpool amassing 57 points, 25 ahead of second-placed Manchester City who have a game in hand. Leicester City are in third place on 53 points, Chelsea fourth on 48 points, while Manchester United, on 45 points, complete the top five.

There have been debates in the media as to whether the remaining matches should be played or the season cancelled outrightly, or to end it now and crown Liverpool champions. However, the Premier League clubs, according to the organiser, are determined to finish the season.

League and clubs discussed possible steps towards planning to resume the 2019/20 season, when it is safe and appropriate to do so.

At a meeting of Premier League Shareholders on Friday, clubs discussed possible steps towards planning to resume the 2019/20 season, when it is safe and appropriate to do so.

It was reiterated that the thoughts of all are with those directly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Furthermore, the Premier League’s priority is the health and safety of players, coaches, managers, club staff, supporters and the wider community.

The League and clubs are considering the first tentative moves forward and will only return to training and playing with Government guidance, under expert medical advice and after consultation with players and managers.

The League welcomed the creation of the Government medical working group for a return of elite sport, which met for the first time this morning.

No decisions were taken at the Friday’s Shareholders’ meeting and clubs exchanged views on the information provided regarding “Project Restart”.

It was agreed that the PFA, LMA, players and managers are key to this process and will be further consulted.

The clubs reconfirmed their commitment to finishing the 2019/20 season, maintaining integrity of the competition and welcomed the Government’s support.

The League has been on hold due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

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