Premier League clubs across the country have rallied together and remain resolute in their determination to get the 2019/20 campaign completed on the pitch and have agreed to play at neutral venues.
Crucially, the major development today was Premier League games will be staged behind closed doors at neutral stadiums.
Meanwhile, despite the pandemic still continuing to make its presence felt with the continuing lockdown, the Government has been in positive talks over football returning at the top level as long as health and safety protocols are obeyed. With that being the main guiding line of thought, the intention is still to get the final 92 Premier League matches played.
The latest meeting of Premier League chiefs and club executives was held today in a video conference lasting four hours with a whole agenda of issues discussed – from squads returning to training to the prospect of wearing masks and players being tested for Covid-19.
One other thing that came out clear after the talks is that France’s decision to cancel the Ligue 1 season has not swayed in any way negatively affected the thought process in England.
June 8 remains the target of the possible return date but more negotiations are set to be held next Friday on May 8.