A number of Premier League clubs are pushing for a festive firebreak shutdown as they fight to contain the Covid-19 crisis in top-flight football. A meeting of Premier League shareholders has been convened for Monday, where the league will be lobbied to take action before the packed festive schedule. SponsoredThe Times understands that the majority of clubs are determined to keep the programme on track but they will come under pressure from a group of clubs — that could of course grow by Monday — who have been crippled by coronavirus. Manchester United, for example, are understood to have only seven players available at the moment. However Rick Parry, the EFL chairman, has insisted there is “zero evidence” that imposing a break on fixtures this

Source: The Times December 17, 2021 16:13 UTC