English Premier League Matches to Be Played Behind Closed Doors.

The Corona virus has broke into all spheres of life and the footballing world has already started to feel its impact as the Italian Serie A has already postponed six matches as a result of an outbreak scare.

The Premier League has taken the threat seriously as it has already cancelled pre-season games for three of its teams; Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspurs and Arsenal, that were due to be played in Asia. 

The English FA are now considering the costs and implications of playing games behind close doors in the event that there is a mass spread of the deadly virus later in the future. 

Playing games indoors would cost the League, but the costs will be minor compared to the possibility of postponing the games or not having to play them at all.

Losing fan fees or having to refund season ticket owners is a small price to pay compared to the multi million pound losses that would arise from the cancellations of the games.

Liverpool Fc is on course to win it’s first Premier League title in thirty years, and it’s supporters had feaed that the Reds would not be crowned champions if the coronavirus were to cut the league short.

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Liverpool Boss, Jurgen Klopp has tried to calm the fears of the supporters at a press conference after his side lost 3-0 to Watford at Vicarage road. Assuring Liverpool fans that he would deliver their most sought after trophy.

The Prime Minister Boris Johnson has openly admitted that the virus is likely to spread widely, and if health chiefs were to order postponements the FA is strongly advised to not put up any arguments to contradict these decisions.

The Prime Minister has rightly prioritised the health and safety of the players and the fans above any form of monetary profit. 

The FA chiefs are however aware of the impact that playing behind closed doors will undoubtedly have on smaller teams that are heavily reliant of gate income.

Theyhave agreed to look into solidarity payments (payments made to these teams to help sustain them that can be generated directly from the FA or as a result of contributions from other big clubs) to help them cope during those times. 

Question still remain however, will the virus spread so much to hinder proceedings or will it be stopped in time?