Published 11:51 IST, March 14th 2020

What happens if the Premier League is suspended? Will Liverpool win the title?

The Premier League has officially been suspended. Read on to know what happens if the Premier League is suspended and if Liverpool will win the title or not.

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News of Premier League getting suspended broke on Friday following Coronavirus fears. Arsenal manr Mikel Arteta and Chelsea winger Callum Hudson Odoi tested positive for Coronavirus and that has sparked question, what happens if Premier League is suspended? Fans would want to kw that if Premier League is suspended, who wins title?

Liverpool are currently at top of Premier League table, 22 points ahead of second-placed Manchester City. Jurgen Klopp's Reds need only six more points to seal title but what happens if Premier League is suspended? And if Premier League is suspended, who wins title, Liverpool?

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What happens if Premier League is suspended? Premier League suspended until April

A statement from Premier League issued update that Premier League suspended until April 4 is final decision taken by panel. Due to Coronavirus in UK, all pro football leagues in Europe as well have been suspended. Being most-watched football league in world, Premier League suspended might derail Liverpool's title hopes.

What happens if Premier League is suspended? Premier League suspended until April

Premier League suspended statement:

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What happens if Premier League is suspended? Premier League suspended until April

Liverpool are awaiting ir first top-flight title in 30 years. Reds had chance of sealing Premier League title at Goodison Park on Monday, but Coronavirus in UK has forced Anfield faithful to wait a while longer. With next two weekend's games t taking place, Premier League suspended until April has been verdict but re are doubts over wher games will restart next month. Liverpool fans will be wondering if Premier League is suspended who wins title?

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What happens if Premier League is suspended? If Premier League is suspended who wins?

decision remains to be made on when Liverpool's postponed games against Everton and Crystal Palace will be rescheduled for. re are some suggestions Premier League campaign could be extended by a few more weeks to allow for postponed games to be played out. But that would likely take PL fixtures into June giving only a couple of weeks before start of 2020 European Championships.

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What happens if Premier League is suspended? If Premier League is suspended who wins?

Due to Coronavirus in UK, it's still unclear if Premier League is suspended who wins title. Liverpool have been exceptional and looked certain to have secure title. However, it's most likely that Premier League fixtures will be postponed although cancelling whole PL season would be last resort.

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What happens if Premier League is suspended? Premier League emergency meeting

Reports from Sun have stated that  20 clubs in top flight division could be forced to schedule an emergency meeting to decide wher or t season should be stopped w and points gained as of this moment would determine finishing positions. key decision being wher Liverpool should be awarded title or t?

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As things stand, re is  precedent with how to deal with a situation like war or illness suspending a season. This will allow clubs more freedom to make decisions fairly and with grace. For instance, clubs can be more lenient in ir decision making with current situation following  Coronavirus in UK as opposed to if re had only been three games played in entire season.

11:51 IST, March 14th 2020