Premier League clubs had been planning for a return to action no earlier than the week beginning June 8. "We have protocols created and reviewed, we have a testing company appointed, but the important consultation with players and managers is the next step," said Premier League CEO Richard Masters. League chiefs believed they would only get the government's green light to restart if matches were held at a limited number of neutral venues to reduce the medical, police, security and broadcast personnel required. Danny Rose spoke out against plans to restart the Premier League season amid the coronavirus crisis. Masters admitted the Premier League had for the first time held discussions on how the league would be decided if matches cannot restart, but said no clubs had asked for relegation to be scrapped.

Source: Dhaka Tribune May 12, 2020 16:18 UTC