Premier League lockdown: winners and losersInspired by Bruno Fernandes, Manchester United hope for a strong end to the seasonLONDON - The Premier League finally makes its long-awaited return on June 17 following a three-month coronavirus lockdown. AFP Sport looks at the winners and losers as teams emerge from the lockdown. That should be the ideal boost for the race to qualify for the Champions League, especially with a crucial first game of the restart against top-four rivals Manchester United. United, four points above Tottenham in fifth place, were frustrated when the season ground to a halt. Relegation rivals scrap for survivalWith dire warnings over the long-term financial health of football ringing in their ears, clubs embroiled in the relegation dogfight have been focused on self-preservation.

Source: Bangkok Post June 15, 2020 01:30 UTC