The Premier League say that they are protecting English football’s integrity by ensuring that the 2019/20 campaign is played to a finish amid the coronavirus chaos.
It was announced on Friday that, although there is now no official date that the English top-flight are aiming to resume on, they are determined to ensure that the current campaign comes to a sporting end.
There have been suggestions that the season could be curtailed as it stands, or even that results could be voided, but such outcomes are not being considered by the Premier League or many other top leagues from around the world, with UEFA also determined to finish the Champions League and Europa League campaigns.
There are still plenty of promotion, relegation and European qualification issues to resolve in 2019/20 across the English divisions, while Liverpool stand just two wins away from claiming their first top-flight league title in 30 years.
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“It was acknowledged that the Premier League will not resume at the beginning of May – and that the 2019/20 season will only return when it is safe and appropriate to do so,” said the Premier League in a statement on Friday.
“The restart date is under constant review with all stakeholders, as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic develops and we work together through this very challenging time.
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“The Premier League is working closely with the whole of professional football in this country, as well as with the Government, public agencies and other relevant stakeholders to ensure the game achieves a collaborative solution.
“With this, there is a combined objective for all remaining domestic league and cup matches to be played, enabling us to maintain the integrity of each competition.
“However, any return to play will only be with the full support of Government and when medical guidance allows.”
