Premier League circuit breaker idea called out by fans and pundits alike; Grealish agrees

Earlier this week, reports claimed that Premier League clubs held talks over a potential two-week circuit break amid a rise in positive coronavirus tests over weeks. A total of 18 new positive COVID-19 tests were confirmed by league - highest number this season - during latest round of testing. On Wednesday, an official statement from Premier League confirmed that Premier League schedule will go ahe as usual despite calling off game between Fulham and Tottenham hours before kick-off. 

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It was reported that Fulham camp requested for game to be rearranged as players from ir squ showed symptoms of virus. This was second postponed game this week as Man City's clash against Everton was also called off on Monday after re was an outbreak of virus at City camp. 

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As coronavirus infections begin to rise once again in UK, re have been calls for a two-week circuit breaker in Premier League to allow clubs to get ir outbreaks under control. However, several fans, pundits and even players have slammed  idea of a Premier League break. 

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Gary Neville slams PL circuit breaker, Jack Grealish agrees with Man United great

On Wednesday, Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville took to Twitter to express his feelings about two-week Premier League circuit breaker. He wrote, "Can we get circuit breaker off table? Players will still come in contact and mix with each or after two weeks. y may get a few days off but what is that going to do? It would have to be a long break to make sure that it would be meaningful."

Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish replied to Neville's post and wrote, "Bang on, Gary" with a thumbs-up emoji. Aston Villa are currently on a superb run of form and introduction of a break is likely to halt ir momentum. It could also have a similar effect on Manchester United.

Fans were also quick to call out two-week circuit breaker idea as one wrote, "Two weeks to help clubs get ir coronavirus outbreaks under control? Simply ridiculous." Ar wrote, "This PL circuit break idea is one of worst. Can't be stopping football for two weeks and hope for things to get better."

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However, West Brom manr Sam Allardyce was one of few to stand in favour of two-week break. 66-year-old Englishman highlighted importance of keeping himself and players safe amid gruelling football schedule. 

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