This archive report was first published on 23 May 2020.
As the world grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic, the Premier League remains in limbo, with no clear indication of when the season will resume. The last match played was Leicester City's 4-0 win over Aston Villa on March 9, and since then, there has been no action in the league.
According to the Premier League, discussions have been ongoing with representatives from all 20 clubs to determine when the season could potentially return. However, nothing has yet been finalized, and the situation is changing daily.
The Premier League has stated that they will only resume play once the government has deemed it safe to do so. This has left fans and clubs in a state of uncertainty, with many eager to see the season completed.
One option being considered is a World Cup-style training camp, where players would be kept in large groups to minimize the risk of the virus spreading. This would allow for games to be played at neutral stadiums, ensuring that broadcasters can continue to broadcast the matches and fans can place bets online.
However, this option is still in the discussion phase, and the Premier League has indicated that the season is unlikely to resume before the beginning of June. This has raised concerns among clubs, who had hoped to complete the season by the end of June due to contract issues.
It's clear that the Premier League is facing a difficult decision, with the possibility of the season being voided still on the table. This would result in a significant financial loss for the league, estimated to be around £1 billion, as well as issues for clubs who would deem it unfair to end the season now.
