Premier League clubs for the second time agree to finish the 2019 / 2020 league season

“It was agreed that the PFA, LMA, players and managers are key to this process and will be further consulted.

Premier League clubs for the second time agree to finish the 2019 / 2020 league season
Premier League

Premier League clubs have once again reach an agreement to finish the current league season.

The decision according to the statement of Friday's meeting, May 1, 2020 by the PFA, LMA, players and managers is purposely for “maintaining integrity of the competition and welcomed the Government’s support.”

Clubs will return to training with government’s guidance and under proficient medical advice after consultation with players and managers.

“At a meeting of Premier League Shareholders today, clubs discussed possible steps towards planning to resume the 2019/20 season, when it is safe and appropriate to do so.

“It was reiterated that the thoughts of all are with those directly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

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Furthermore, the Premier League’s priority is the health and safety of players, coaches, managers, club staff, supporters and the wider community,” the statement revealed.

“The League and clubs are considering the first tentative moves forward and will only return to training and playing with Government guidance, under expert medical advice and after consultation with players and managers.

“The League welcomed the creation of the Government medical working group for a return of elite sport, which met for the first time this morning.

“No decisions were taken at today’s Shareholders’ meeting and clubs exchanged views on the information provided regarding "Project Restart".

“It was agreed that the PFA, LMA, players and managers are key to this process and will be further consulted.

“The clubs reconfirmed their commitment to finishing the 2019/20 season, maintaining integrity of the competition and welcomed the Government’s support,” the statement added.