Though there is no sign of English football returning to pre-coronavirus normality, some special arrangements for this summer’s rearranged games will not be in place for future campaigns. (Image: REUTERS)The Premier League introduced a mandatory one-minute pause in each half to ensure players keep hydrated throughout the condensed summer fixture schedule following the coronavirus lockdown. The gap in play was also designed to allow time for officials to disinfect goalposts and corner flags. But league officials have reportedly accepted they are weather dependent and should not be exploited as an excuse to drive up more revenue through American-style advertising breaks. A source is quoted in The Athletic as saying: “There’s no need for them in the winter or thereafter.

Source: Daily Mirror July 13, 2020 16:08 UTC