Premier League clubs have been warned they may have to wait up to 18 months before they can host capacity crowds again.

Arsenal have confirmed they are continuing to pay staff in full and do not currently intend to fall back on the government's furlough scheme during the Premier League shutdown.

West Ham's medical department have relished the challenge of keeping the squad fit and motivated during the lockdown and has hailed the commitment of the players.

Gary Neville has expressed concern for EFL players whose contracts are set to expire this summer who will face a real problem finding new clubs as a result of the huge financial problems caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

New Chelsea signing Hakim Ziyech has been tipped to shine in the Premier League when he finally arrives at Stamford Bridge.

Half of Premier League's clubs will push to see the season ended by the traditional June 30 deadline at Friday's shareholders' meeting, even if all games are not completed.

Chelsea will provide 78,000 meals to NHS staff and carers over the next six weeks as they look to support the most vulnerable through the coronavirus pandemic.

Leeds United great Norman Hunter remains "severely unwell" in hospital almost a week after being admitted with coronavirus.

Former Premier League Golden Boot winner Kevin Phillips believes Harry Kane would be a "wonderful fit" for Manchester United.

Liverpool should be awarded the Premier League title even if the current season cannot be completed, former Manchester United goalkeeper Mark Bosnich has declared.

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Charlie Nicholas says the Gunners should cash in given their "abysmal" contract failings

Premier League clubs remain committed to finishing the 2019/20 season following an online meeting today, with a potential deadline of June 30 not discussed.

Premier League clubs will hold another online meeting again today with a proposal expected to put on the table for the 2019-20 season to be finished by June 30.

Chelsea forward Willian has urged caution when it comes to the resumption of the Premier League season.

Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang may be forced to leave the Gunners in search of silverware, says Dimitar Berbatov.

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has ruled out a return to former club Lyon in the near future and insists he wants to 'keep making history' with Los Blancos.

Former Barcelona vice-president Emili Rousaud believes Neymar could return to the Catalan club from Paris Saint-Germain this summer.

Former Barcelona winger Rivaldo believes the time has come for the Catalan club to cut their losses and sell Ousmane Dembele.

Pablo Mari insists his future remains with Arsenal and is determined to secure a permanent move to the north London club.

West Ham chief executive Karen Brady has cast doubt over the Premier League being able to resume its season behind closed doors, warning that up to 500 people will need to be in attendance on matchdays even if fans are banned.

Former Arsenal and England striker Ian Wright has hit back at criticism of the Premier League over discussions about how to finish the current campaign, claiming football is being used as a 'punch-bag'.

Former England captain David Beckham was joined by some of the greatest players of all-time, including Pele and Diego Maradona, in a Fifa campaign to show appreciation for key workers leading the global fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

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Brighton owner Tony Bloom believes it would be unfathomable to relegate clubs from the Premier League if the season cannot be completed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku has ruled out returning to the Premier League after last summer ending his eight-year spell in England.

Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has questioned his club after details of contract negotiations leaked to the media.

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Premier League footballers' Players Together initiative has made it's first contribution to the NHS as they battle against the coronavirus pandemic, according to reports.

Borussia Dortmund midfielder Emre Can has expressed sympathy for former club Liverpool over their ongoing title dilemma.

Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte has purchased kit worn by late French boxer Alexis Vastine auction to raise money for French healthcare workers.

Crystal Palace winger Andros Townsend says the Premier League season must finish in order to maintain the integrity of the competition.

Former Liverpool boss Gerard Houllier is desperate for the season to resume so that his old club can finally bring an end to their Premier League hoodoo.

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Fifa has promised to fulfil its planned investment in women's football despite the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

With the Premier League on hold, players will be swapping their boots for controllers as they take to battle on FIFA 20 in the inaugural ePremier League Invitational tournament starting today (April 21).

Tony Bellew has brutally trolled Jamie Carragher over Liverpool's failure to win last season's Premier League despite "having [a] parade in December".

Amnesty International has written to the Premier League saying it "risks becoming a patsy" unless it takes a serious look at Saudi Arabia's human rights record with regard to the takeover of Newcastle United.

Not even the Man City coach could lift the title with the Gunners, says Paul Merson

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The Premier League has been asked to consider blocking a Saudi-backed consortium's attempt to purchase Newcastle United by one of the league's major broadcast partners.

Arsenal have no plans to ask their women's players to follow the men's first-team squad in taking a salary cut.

Suspending professional football in England ahead of the government's decision to formally ban mass gatherings due to the coronavirus pandemic may have saved a number of lives, according to experts.

National League clubs have voted in favour of ending the 2019-20 season at its current point.

The Premier League has reportedly backed plans to finish the 2019-20 season by July 31.

Arsenal have been forced to follow neighbours Tottenham in reminding their squad of lockdown guidelines after four Gunners players were caught flouting social-distancing measures.

Tottenham would suffer a significant financial blow by missing out on millions of pounds in European revenue if the season is decided on a points-per-game basis.

Premier League have appointed Gary Hoffman as their new chair, the league confirmed on Friday.

Premier League clubs face the prospect of paying inflated wages to keep hold of out of contract players if they press ahead with plans to complete the season.