PREMIER LEAGUE chiefs will hold crisis talks TODAY at 10am as they plan how to complete a season threatened by the outbreak of coronavirus.
The English top-flight has been suspended until April 4 at the earliest due to the outbreak of coronavirus.
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Premier League fixtures have been suspended until April 4Credit: Getty Images – Getty
Premier League clubs will try to thrash out a plan for completing the season when they meet via conference call at 10am this morning.
It is understood the focus will be firmly on concluding the 2019-20 campaign at some point rather than on what might happen should they be unable to restart.
Talks with broadcast partners, whose financial input represents such a large proportion of revenue, are ongoing.
The meeting comes off the back of UEFA postponing Euro 2020 by a year on Tuesday, with gives the Prem some room to manoeuvre despite the current lay-off looking likely to be extended.
The Premier League are expected to extend talks into next week as football tries to deal with the fall-out of the coronavirus pandemic.
A senior source at a top club has claimed there is a “75 per cent chance this season will not be complete.”
SunSport exclusively revealed that league bosses are under increasing pressure to axe the entire season as it stands.
Top-flight clubs could also refuse to resume the season as planned due to concerns over their players’ health.
However, reports have claimed that Liverpool are still likely to be handed the league title even if the season is abandoned.
As it stands, Jurgen Klopp’s side are just two wins away from securing their first league trophy in 30 years.
A huge 75 per cent of SunSport readers have demanded that the Merseyside giants are awarded the title.
The Premier League were forced to suspend the season after it was confirmed that Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta tested positive for coronavirus.
Chelsea star Callum Hudson-Odoi also tested positive after he was sent home from training for showing minor cold-like symptons.
SunSport also revealed how Man City star Benjamin Mendy has been tested after a close family member fell ill at his home.
Premier League chiefs under pressure to CANCEL entire season after coronavirus suspension
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
