Tag: Coronavirus
PL giving clubs advance payment to avoid cash flow issues
The Premier League will give clubs a percentage of this season's merit payments as a cash advance, to help avoid cash flow problems during the coronavirus shutdown.
Udinese director claims Premier League close to ending current season
Udinese director Pierpaolo Marino, whose club shares owners with Watford FC, believes the Premier League is close to announcing the end of the current season.
Arsenal star insists PL matches and training shouldn't return until coronavirus is gone
Matteo Guendouzi thinks Premier League clubs shouldn't even restart training, let alone matches, until the Covid-19 situation is over.
Manchester United refuse to furlough staff as Liverpool make U-turn
Manchester United have committed to paying all their staff 100% of their wages after a public backlash forced Liverpool into reversing their decision to use tax-payers money to pay their employees.
Government talks over Premier League return date reach an advanced stage
Premier League talks with the Government over a June return to action are reportedly at an 'advanced stage', according to a report.
Premier League players warned isolation tweets 'not the best look'
Premier League players have been warned against posting lavish pictures of themselves in self-isolation as the predictable and tiresome backlash over footballer's pay takes hold.
Arsenal in full support of goal to complete 2019/20 season
Arsenal are in 'full support' of the Premier League goal to complete all remaining domestic matches for the 2019/20 season, according to a club statement.
Arsenal in talks as Premier League stadiums open up to help NHS
Arsenal are reportedly in talks with north London hospitals over how the Emirates can be used as Premier League clubs open up their facilities to aid the fight against Covid-19 and emergency preparations for temporary morgues are discussed.
UEFA urge patience & plan for football to return in July
UEFA are still urging patience in the hope European leagues can complete their domestic seasons over the coming months.
Premier League may change a couple of rules to make end-of-season event work
Premier League football may return with a couple of rule changes if the plan to complete the season over the summer goes ahead.
Premier League club demands could make plan to finish season unworkable
The specific demands of Premier League clubs could make the current season wrap-up plan unworkable, according to some travel management higher-ups.
Premier League want to return at end of May behind closed doors
The Premier League will discuss this week the possibility of football returning at the end of May with a target date of July 12 for the end of the season.
Arsenal matches could be moved outside London
Arsenal matches could be moved outside London when football returns, depending on the spread of Covid-19, according to reports.
Premier League players don't want to start the season up again behind-closed-doors
Premier League players are not in favour of starting the season up again behind closed doors, according to a report.
Arsenal confirm their plan for the rest of the season
Arsenal are still planning to play their outstanding matches this season, according to an email they sent to Platinum Members this week.
Premier League sources insist plan is still to restart football after April 30th
Premier League sources maintain that the plan is still to restart football as soon as practical after April 30th, despite the issues this presents for the integrity of the competition.
Arsenal postpone players’ return as it would be “inappropriate and irresponsible”
Arsenal have delayed the return of their players at all levels, despite the entire club undergoing a 14-day quarantine, as they believe it would not be safe to get back to business as normal.
Episode 239: Get well Mikel – What next for football?
This week, Matthew is joined by Paul to talk COVID-19 and what happens next for football.
We also talk a bit of politics, question the...
Alexandre Lacazette retweets strong stance on social distancing amid coronavirus fears
With the UK Government still refusing to shut down all public gatherings and issuing false information, Alexandre Lacazette has retweeted a message that makes his stance clear on what he thinks we should do.
Mason Mount escapes quarantine to play football with Declan Rice
Despite being told to quarantine himself after Callum Hudson-Odoi's Covid-19 positive result, Chelsea's Mason Mount was spotted playing football in a local park with West Ham's Declan Rice.
More than 100 Arsenal players and staff could be required to self-quarantine
It has been revealed that more than 100 players and staff at Arsenal could be required to self-quarantine after Mikel Arteta tested positive for Coronavirus.
Premier League confirm all matches suspended until April
The Premier League are suspending the season for the next few weeks, according to an announcement this morning.
BBC: Premier League suspension for several weeks now ‘most likely’
After insisting that the Premier League would go ahead this weekend, the Premier League is now expected to announce its suspension according to the BBC.
Arsenal on lockdown
Arsenal are now on lockdown after manager Mikel Arteta tested positive for Coronavirus with calls to suspend the Premier League growing louder.
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Arsenal forward to be quarantined for 14 days
Arsenal's Caitlin Foord will face a 14-day quarantine when she returns to Arsenal after international duty with the Australian national team.
Episode 238: VARsenal avoid Hammers blow & Mike Dean’s injury curse
This week, Matthew is joined by Anita to talk a traditional and non-traditional 1-0 win over West Ham, the midfield muddle and Ainsley Maitland-Niles....
Arsenal’s match against Manchester City postponed because of Covid-19
Despite only deciding on the date for this game just one week ago, the Premier League have postponed Arsenal's game in Manchester with less than 24 hours notice due to the Corona virus as it takes hold in the UK.
FA forget what body part fist bumps involve but that’s not the weird bit
In the rush to avoid the spread of Coronavirus/Covid-10, the FA's medics were today praised by the Daily Mail for being 'ahead of the curve' when they banned England players from shaking hands with players during the last international break - in November.
Arsenal and Tottenhan adopt similar coronavirus prevention measures
Arsenal and Tottenham have both implemented procedures at their training grounds to try and limit any spread of the coronavirus.