ARSENE WENGER thinks the Premier League season must be finished even if it runs beyond the end of June.
The ex-Arsenal boss, 70, also revealed the struggles of self-isolation in his native France.
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Speaking to TalkSPORT, Wenger said: “I believe the priority for the Premier League is to finish the season.
“That could mean pushing fixtures back until the end of June, but they have to do that.
“It’s a new way of life for everybody and we have to adapt.
“In France, it was a bit earlier than England, so we have to live isolated, with no more than five to ten contacts per day.
“That’s not easy.
“We thought football was the main priority in our lives, but we discover now that there are much more important things.”
Earlier today, the Premier League extended the delay to the 2019-20 season until April 30.
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In a joint-statement involving all professional football bodies in England, it was announced there will be no action this month or next due to coronavirus.
But the statement also revealed the season limit would be pushed beyond the usual June deadline due to the “unprecedented” circumstances.
That gives league-leaders Liverpool a huge boost in their bid to win their first-ever Premier League crown amid talk the season would be voided.
The news also gives the likes of Aston Villa a chance to try to escape the relegation zone.
The statement revealed:
- Football will not continue until safe to do so.
- FA Board extend limit to 2019-20 season.
- No football before April 30.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
