SPORT across the globe is being cancelled with the ongoing outbreak of coronavirus.
The killer bug – which originated in China – has already seen leagues in Spain and Italy put on hold, while Formula One remains uncertain when their new season will get underway.
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Mikel Arteta was one of the first in the Premier League to test positive for coronavirus leading to Brighton vs Arsenal being postponedCredit: AFP or licensors
Is the Premier League cancelled due to coronavirus?
The Premier League is the latest competition to be suspended due to the deadly infection.
This comes after Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta and Chelsea starlet Callum Hudson-Odoi both tested positive for the virus.
The Gunners had already seen their clash against Manchester City postponed after several players and staff came into contact with Olympiacos owner Evangelos Marinakis – who was later found to have coronavirus.
And the North Londoners swiftly called off their next two Premier League outings against Brighton and Southampton.
Leicester City and Watford also confirmed on Thursday that players had self-isolated after showing symptoms, while Manchester City’s Benjamin Mendy is also staying away in case he is infected.
When will Premier League season return?
The Premier League is expected to fall in line with all other major leagues and resume normal service after the upcoming international break.
Serie A and LaLiga are among those who have already suspended their campaigns in a bid to reduce the spread of the virus.
They are currently due to reconvene on the first weekend of April.
Will the season be finished?
Premier League chiefs are adamant that the season will be completed, despite the two-week break.
SunSport’s Martin Lipton reports that they are looking to resume as soon as possible and finish the campaign off.
This is despite calls from clubs to cancel the season altogether – most notably from those threatened by relegation.
Uefa are expected to announce that the Euro 2020 competition in the summer will be put on hold for 12 months, allowing domestic leagues across Europe to go beyond their normal May finish to complete the season.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
