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Premier League clubs interested in finishing season in Australia
Premier League clubs are said to be interested in finishing the 2019-20 season in Australia after Perth opened its doors to Project Restart.
Representatives from all 20 Premier League clubs reconvened with League officials via a conference call on Friday as plans to resume the season – known as Project Restart – were outlined.
One of the main outcomes of that meeting was the announcement that clubs have been told that neutral venues must be used to fulfil the remaining 92 fixtures to help avoid the risks of the coronavirus pandemic.
Standard Sport reported last week that the FA’s HQ at St George’s Park, Wembley Stadium and Twickenham Stadium – the home of England’s rugby team – were being considered.
Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville, who has been consistently critical of plans to resume the season during the current health crisis, suggested the idea that matches be played overseas in order to finish campaign.
That suggestion was meet by widespread criticism from fans and sections of the media, but it appears that the idea of completing the season abroad could be gathering pace with Perth offering its facilities to the English top flight.
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