Fans' return to stadiums on October 1 to be reviewed, says Prime Minister Boris Johnson3:37 Premier League chief executive Richard Masters says the coronavirus crisis has already cost Premier League clubs around £700m Premier League chief executive Richard Masters says the coronavirus crisis has already cost Premier League clubs around £700mPrime Minister Boris Johnson has confirmed plans for fans to return to sports stadiums from October 1 are to be reviewed. "We will have to revise plans and review our intention to have fans return to stadiums - that doesn't mean we are abandoning it completely, we just need to review it," said the Prime Minister. Liverpool vs Leeds Live on"Not having fans in the stadium has serious financial repercussions, not just in the Premier League but throughout football. Every Premier League match contributes around £20m to the local and national economy, so we want to play our part in supporting that national effort. "There's a perception that the Premier League can continue to sustain losses for a long period of time but it has been very painful for clubs and there are more challenges ahead.

Source: Sky sports September 09, 2020 15:45 UTC