Man United legend Gary Neville slams Premier League for mishandling coronavirus crisis

Manchester United legend Gary Neville has slammed Premier League for its 'mishandling' of coronavirus situation. UK has emerged as one of worst-affected countries by coronavirus pandemic in world. However, Premier League was amongst last to declare suspension of competition.

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Gary Neville slams Premier League

Man United legend Gary Neville has slammed Premier League claiming that it acted slowly in dealing with situation. last matchday shouldn’t have been played, asserted Gary Neville. last Premier League game was played on March 9 between Leicester City and Aston Villa. Premier League took decision to suspend season after Arsenal manr Mikel Arteta tested positive for coronavirus.

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Gary Neville criticises clubs for t implementing Premier League pay cut policy

Gary Neville also criticised decision of several clubs to furlough n-playing staff and t anuncing Premier League pay cut policy. This was termed a PR disaster by former Man United right-back. He also accused Premier League clubs of ‘turning on players publicly’, slamming league’s attempts to blindside players during testing times.

Gary Neville slammed authorities for denying any discussion on providing adequate financial help to lower-division clubs. He claimed that clubs in lower leagues were hit harder than Premier League clubs financially. All stakeholders were unhappy with way Premier League has been handling situation, asserted Neville.

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Matt Hancock urges players to accept Premier League pay cut

Earlier, UK health secretary Matt Hancock said that every player should agree to Premier League pay cut policy. Premier League pay cut statement from Matt Hancock came at a time when several clubs have furloughed n-playing staff. Clubs held a video conference with club captains after Matt Hancock's statement. In  meeting, club representative reportedly urged captains to agree to Premier League pay cut policy. 

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