The English premiere league (EPL) for some weeks have been suspended just like other leagues due to the current coronavirus pandemic.
The decision of weather to end the league or play the remaining games behind closed doors have continue to be the topic of discussion.
The Premier League season must be played to a finish after the COVID-19 shutdown is over instead of using “artificial means” to decide the champions as well as relegation and Champions League spots, Crystal Palace Manager Roy Hodgson has said.
With football in England suspended since March 13 due to the pandemic, Hodgson said teams might have to accept increased safety restrictions and having to play more games in a shorter period when play resumed.
“Everyone is in total agreement we need an end to this season,” the 72-year old told the club’s website.
“We don’t want artificial means of deciding who wins the league, who gets into the Champions League, who gets relegated and promoted.
“Ideally our players would have three or four weeks minimum to prepare for the first match back but I accept there may have to be a squeeze on that time frame.
“It might mean extra restrictions at our place of work.
“It may also mean that we have to play our remaining matches in a shorter period of time than we normally would have done and subsequently receive a shorter break between the seasons,” Hodgson said.
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The season was originally suspended until April 30 but that has since been extended indefinitely, with the resumption of play now contingent on medical advice and government support.
Palace are 11th in the league and have nine matches left to play.
Hodgson revealed that Premier League clubs are all in total agreement that the season needs to be completed amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
There had been reports that the season would be declared null and void or that it would end with the positions staying as they are now should no more games be played.
Liverpool need just two more wins to be certain of their first league title in 30 years.
In a message to supporters on Crystal Palace’s official website, Hodgson said: “Everyone is in total agreement we need an end to this season. We don’t want artificial means of deciding who wins the league, who gets into the Champions League, who gets relegated and promoted.
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