Fans are already certain not to be present at the remaining games of this season if it does manage to resume. However The Times report that football chiefs could extend behind closed doors protocol until next May, or until a vaccine becomes readily available. A report from the Arsenal Supports Trust (AST) this week claimed that the club would lose out on approximately £144million if the whole of next season was played behind closed doors. Despite the AST's report, Premier League clubs do receive a vast amount of their own revenue from broadcast rights, which could even increase as the demand for live sport on television becomes greater. The lack of noise and atmosphere at matches behind closed doors does not make for the most compelling viewing.

Source: Daily Mirror May 01, 2020 07:19 UTC