COVID-19: EPL May Complete Season Behind Closed Doors

There is growing fear that even Premier League clubs could go out of business if this happens, due to the scale of their wage bills.

Secondary to this is a feeling that the competition can be “a force for good” amid the ongoing COVID-19  crisis.

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While the view is very much fans should be present for matches, there is also an acknowledgement that having football on TV could restore a sense of normality, and would be more appreciated than ever.

The major complication is that previous problems remain, whether games are behind closed doors or not.

There is still no possible contingency plan if a player or staff member get the COVID-19 virus, which would again force a club’s entire squad into 14-day isolation. Returning to playing games, even with hugely limited numbers of people, could expose those involved anew.