Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has been sanctioned by the UK governmentThe Premier League has not "worked through the consequences" if Chelsea are not sold by 31 May but believes the club will complete this season. "This is an extraordinary, complex and unprecedented situation," said Premier League policy chief Helen MacNamara. "It's an exceptional thing to do if someone's assets are frozen but the Premier League is able to fund Chelsea the money that we owe them so that they can carry on paying people through this season. "We haven't worked through the consequences should the club not be sold by 31 May and what that will mean." There are concerns about Saudi Arabia's human rights record and Magpies manager Eddie Howe was questioned on the subject following his side's Premier League defeat by Chelsea on Sunday.

Source: BBC March 15, 2022 16:36 UTC