Published 19:35 IST, March 16th 2020

Premier League warned it could face legal action if season is cancelled after Coronavirus

Ex-FA chairman Greg Dyke has issued a warning to the Premier League that it could lose hundreds of millions of pounds if the season is deemed null and void.

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Former FA chairman Greg Dyke has warned that Premier League will have to be played until it reaches a conclusion. If Premier League fails to play all  remaining games, clubs could take legal action against governing body. With Premier League suspended currently, re are also rumours of a possible cancellation of English top-flight in order to control spread of Coronavirus. 

Premier League suspended due to Coronavirus

Premier League suspended news broke after a meeting of shareholders in early hours of March 13 due to Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta testing positive for Coronavirus. Premier League suspended date until April 4 was unanimously decided upon. Here is official Premier League suspended statement along with all pro-football leagues in England also facing a suspension.

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Liverpool are currently at top of Premier League table, 25 points ahead of second-placed Manchester City. Reds are chasing ir first domestic top-flight title in 30 years and six points separate Jurgen Klopp's side from being crowned champions. However, Coronavirus outbreak has caused Liverpool fans some anguish in waiting a while longer for ir first title in three decades after Premier League suspended news broke out.

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Premier League suspended: Serious consequences if Premier League cancelled

Former FA chairman Greg Dyke has claimed that if Premier League is cancelled, it could drive a few teams, including Liverpool "nuts". possibility of Premier League being cancelled does t make sense to Dyke as governing body might lose out on hundreds of millions of pounds through broadcasters if all fixtures aren't completed.

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19:35 IST, March 16th 2020