Coronavirus: Premier League clubs committed to completing season with no date set

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Premier League clubs remain committed to finishing the 92 remaining fixtures of the current season but did not discuss a deadline by which play must resume at a meeting on Friday.

 

 

Clubs were expected to debate a 30 June deadline to resume play but instead discussed "possible scheduling models".

 

The Premier League said it "remains our objective" to complete matches but currently "all dates are tentative".

 

The league has been suspended since 13 March due to the coronavirus pandemic.

 

It is understood some clubs expected to discuss the proposed 30 June deadline at Friday's meeting but it was decided now was not the right time to do so.

 

"In common with other businesses and industries, the Premier League and our clubs are working through complex planning scenarios," the Premier League said.

 

"We are actively engaging with stakeholders, including broadcast partners, and our aim is to ensure we are in a position to resume playing when it is safe to do so and with the full support of the government. The health and wellbeing of players, coaches, managers, club staff and supporters are our priority and the League will only restart when medical guidance allows.

 

"Today's shareholders' meeting provided an opportunity to discuss possible scheduling models. It remains our objective to complete the 2019-20 season but at this stage all dates are tentative while the impact of Covid-19 develops."

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