Premier League clubs considering to conclude season in China: Report

Premier League clubs have reportedly been considering playing  remaining league fixtures in China. league has been under suspension since early in March due to spread of coronavirus in UK. Presently, suspension will continue until end of April due to worsening Premier League coronavirus situation.

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Premier League return: Premier League China on cards?

According to Athletic, clubs are hoping for a Premier League return and have suggested that remaining fixtures should be completed. On question of a possible destination for a Premier League return, report claims that China has emerged as most preferred country. However, idea of marking Premier League return in coronavirus’ epicentre could be rejected by authorities, according to report.

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Premier League China? UEFA postpones club, international competitions

UEFA has tried to accommodate demands of domestic leagues, particularly to ensure a Premier League return. European governing body has postponed Euro 2020 to 2021. It has also agreed to postpone Champions League and Europa League finals to free up for domestic leagues to finish ir remaining fixtures. In fact, clubs have affirmed ir commitment towards ensuring that season is completed irrespective of delay in Premier League return.

Premier League China? Games behind closed doors?

Or suggestions that were mooted by clubs to ensure a Premier League return were to play games behind closed doors. This suggestion could be more viable due to mounting pressure on clubs from Premier League broadcasters who have suffered huge losses due to spread of coronavirus in UK. It is reported that Premier League clubs might lose out on estimated revenue of £762 million if competition is declared void.

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Premier League China? Premier League coronavirus update

Amid Premier League China reports, here are Premier League coronavirus updates. league stands suspended until end of April. Chelsea's Callum Hudson-Odoi, Aston Villa's Pepe Reina and Arsenal manr Mikel Arteta tested positive for coronavirus. While Hudson-Odoi and Mikel Arteta have been cured of virus, Reina is still undergoing treatment amid Premier League coronavirus situation. 

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