Published 18:31 IST, March 27th 2020
Premier League clubs want 2019-20 season abandoned, dealing heavy blow to Liverpool
Many Premier League clubs have developed the view that the current season should be scrapped even if it means denying Liverpool the Premier League title.
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A number of clubs reportedly want current season of Premier League abandoned due to coronavirus pandemic. outbreak of coronavirus in UK saw Premier League suspended until April 30 and re have been growing calls for current season to be scrapped even if it means denying Liverpool ir first title in 30 years. coronavirus pandemic has forced UK into a complete lockdown for next three weeks, and chances of Premier League action resuming this season looks bleak at moment.
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Premier League abandoned: re is place for sport at moment says PL senior
Speaking to Athletic, a senior Premier League figure said that it was morally wrong to discuss resuming football amidst coronavirus pandemic. As things stand, Premier League has been suspended until April 30 due to outbreak of coronavirus in UK, and one league official believes that talking about a return in midst of a 'social turmoil' is insulting and embarrassing.
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Ar high-ranking club official said that Premier League should be abandoned amidst global coronavirus pandemic. He said that while Liverpool would be dealt a massive blow, it holds little significance in current scheme of things. He ded that coronavirus pandemic is going to get worse in Britain and if y are lucky new Premier League season could begin by September.
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Premier League abandoned: 2019/20 season could be abandoned if 14 clubs agree
2019-20 season can only be abandoned if 14 Premier League clubs agree to it. If Premier League season is declared 'null and void' teams will have to fork out a combined £762 million in brocast revenue, according to Altic. UEFA aims at completing current domestic and continental club competitions by June 30 and Premier League clubs in a meeting last week committed to completing 2019-20 season. However, keeping in mind escalating situation with regards to coronavirus pandemic, many clubs have voiced ir hesitation against continuation of current season, David Ornstein of Athletic understands.
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Premier League abandoned: Leers Liverpool could lose out on 2019-20 title
Liverpool are just two wins away from securing Premier League title and if current season is abandoned, it would be a tough one to take for everyone involved with club. 2019 Champions League winners have t lifted league for last 30 years and were on cusp of glory when coronavirus pandemic saw Premier League suspended. Sheffield United and Wolves recognised to be overachieving were fighting for a place in Europe, while Leeds United and West Bromwich Albion were in Championship's automatic promotion places. While declaring Premier League 'null and void' would be unfair to se clubs, 're is place for sport' amidst coronavirus pandemic, Premier League official said.
18:31 IST, March 27th 2020