Premier League clubs to play friendlies ahead of season restart
Premier League clubs have been given permission to play friendlies ahead of the return of the English top flight later this month.
Premier League clubs have been given permission to play friendlies ahead of the return of the English top flight later this month.
Juventus midfielder Aaron Ramsey has backed plans for Serie A and the Premier League to resume, saying it is ‘only right’ the sport attempts to restart following the coronavirus pandemic.
Jurgen Klopp says he is already preparing his players for next season as he expects the 2020-21 campaign to begin almost as soon as 2019-20 has finished.
The agent of Odion Ighalo has confirmed Manchester United and Chinese Super League club Shanghai Shenhua have edged closer to agreeing on extending the forward’s loan stint.
Jurgen Klopp is not bothered about when or where Liverpool lift the Premier League title as it will be an ‘absolutely exceptional day’ regardless of the circumstances.
The Premier League season will resume on 17 June, with Manchester City’s meeting with Arsenal one of the first matches to be played.
Watford striker Troy Deeney has said he feels sorry for Liverpool because even if they win the Premier League this term, it will be ‘spoiled’ by the coronavirus pandemic.
There has been a big step forward in negotiations between Manchester United and Shanghai Shenhua regarding a possible extension of Odion Ighalo’s loan deal.
Kevin De Bruyne is open to extending his contract with Manchester City if the club are successful in overturning their two-year ban from the Champions League.
France coach Didier Deschamps has backed the decision to end the 2019-20 Ligue 1 season amid the coronavirus pandemic, insisting others are only resuming due to financial reasons.