Premier League clubs to be handed two-week break before the 2020-21 season commences

English top-flight clubs have been informed that y could receive only a two-week break before start of Premier League 2020-21 season. coronavirus outbreak has led to Premier League suspension and a return to action anytime soon seems improbable. Although decision to determine end of current season is still up in air, Premier League staff have been warned that gap between two seasons could be as little as two weeks.

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Premier League suspension: Premier League 2020-21 season affected?

Premier League suspension news first broke when Arsenal manr Mikel Arteta tested positive for coronavirus. decision for Premier League suspension was taken in best interest of players' health and safety. However, resumption of football after Premier League suspension will occur only once governments feel that environment is safe to play as a video conference between 20 clubs last Friday reiterated that decision. Liverpool are currently leing Premier League table and are in hunt for ir first Premier League title in 30 years.

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Premier League suspension: Premier League 2020-21 season affected?

With around 10 league games per club still remaining and a few clubs participating in domestic and European competitions, reports claim that football governing bodies have allowed extension of season into summer. Premier League 2020-21 season is expected to begin on August 8 but a delay is on cards given impact of coronavirus in UK situation. Although prospect of ending season has t been decided upon, clubs have been asked to be rey to play a number of games in a hectic schedule before Premier League 2020-21 begins. gap between two seasons could last for only two weeks and pre-season training would be necessary as players would alrey be considered match-fit.

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Coronavirus in UK: Premier League suspension

Meanwhile, Liverpool's hunt for a first Premier League title in three deces has been given a boost this week. UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has all but confirmed that Liverpool will be crowned Premier League champions regardless of how season pans out. Liverpool are currently 25 points ahe of 2nd placed Manchester City on Premier League table before coronavirus pandemic halted season.

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