Liverpool fans rejoice as Premier League commits towards season completion

In what could be termed as a major relief for Liverpool and ir fans, Premier League emergency meeting has reiterated its commitment to completing  season. Premier League fixtures have been under suspension since past week. Europe has been in a state of complete lockdown after spread of coronavirus pandemic.

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Premier League suspension: Clubs agree to complete season

In meeting, 20 Premier League clubs including league leaders Liverpool resolved to complete season despite pandemic. clubs have also expressed ir willingness to play remaining 92 games behind closed doors. Meanwhile, games could be broadcast on television so that Premier League TV ratings do t take a hit. This will be done in order to comply with contract with  broadcasters. Premier League had earlier suspended competition until April 3. However, meeting has also agreed to extend suspension until April 30.

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Premier League suspension: Liverpool fans react to meeting’s decisions

Premier League suspension: Meeting amends certain rules

Premier League meeting has also agreed to nullify rules that stipulate season should end by June 30. This has been done to ensure completion of season. On or hand, UEFA has decided to postpone Euro 2020 competition until next year. This will provide some much-needed flexibility to Premier League to play all its remaining fixtures.

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Premier League table: Liverpool have a 25-point lead

Liverpool are on course to win ir first-ever Premier League title this season. Reds have a 25-point lead on Premier League table over second-placed Manchester City. Completion of season might well mean that Jurgen Klopp’s men will get ir hands on some silverware this season after being kcked out of Champions League and FA Cup.

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