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The Independent UK
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Jack Rathborn

When will the Premier League be back amid coronavirus pandemic?

The Premier League is suspended due to coronavirus with nine matches remaining for most teams. 

Liverpool are 25 points clear at the top of the table and on the brink of a first league title in 30 years.

While Bournemouth are inside the relegation zone on goal difference, with West Ham United and Watford narrowly outside.

Amid the pandemic, Uefa have cancelled Euro 2020, handing European leagues a bigger window in their bid to finish the campaigns before 30 June.

Here’s what we know about when England’s top tier will be back.

When will the Premier League be back?

The league will not resume earlier than 30 April, after the authorities had previously targeted a 3 April return date. 

The Premier League is suspended due to the coronavirus (PA)

What the Premier League has said

In a joint statement, English professional football bodies said: “The FA, Premier League, EFL and women’s professional game, together with the PFA and LMA, understand we are in unprecedented times and our thoughts are with everyone affected by COVID-19.

“We are united in our commitment to finding ways of resuming the 2019/20 football season and ensuring all domestic and European club league and cup matches are played as soon as it is safe and possible to do so.

“We have collectively supported UEFA in postponing EURO 2020 to create space in the calendar to ensure domestic and European club league and cup matches have an increased opportunity to be played and, in doing so, maintain the integrity of each competition.

“The FA’s Rules and Regulations state that “the season shall terminate not later than the 1 June” and “each competition shall, within the limit laid down by The FA, determine the length of its own playing season”.

“However, The FA’s Board has agreed for this limit to be extended indefinitely for the 2019/20 season in relation to Professional Football.

“Additionally, we have collectively agreed that the professional game in England will be further postponed until no earlier than 30 April.

“The progress of COVID-19 remains unclear and we can reassure everyone the health and welfare of players, staff and supporters are our priority. We will continue to follow Government advice and work collaboratively to keep the situation under review and explore all options available to find ways of resuming the season when the conditions allow.

“We would all like to re-emphasise that our thoughts are with everyone affected by COVID-19.”

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