Richard Masters was asked about the localised lockdown in Leicester (Mike Egerton/PA)The Premier League is waiting to hear whether the localised lockdown in Leicester will force the club to postpone home games or play at a neutral venue. “We are waiting to hear,” he told MPs at a Digital, Culture, Media and Sport committee evidence session. Masters was also asked about the mass gatherings which followed Liverpool’s Premier League title win, in particular one which involved fireworks being aimed at the Liver Building in the city centre. Questioned as to whether the Premier League took any responsibility for what unfolded, he said: “What happened was regrettable but we are not in control of people’s actions. He was also asked about the lack of updates for supporters regarding the proposed Saudi-led takeover of Newcastle.

Source: Irish Independent June 30, 2020 09:33 UTC