The English Premier League has not played any matches since March 9 due to the coronavirus pandemic but with UEFA having set a deadline of May 25 for leagues to inform them of their re-start plans, the clubs are actively seeking a way to resume the 2019-20 season and finish the remaining nine games. Doing so would ensure they avoid potential financial penalties from broadcasters, crown the champions and decide the questions of European qualification and relegation. The league will hold a meeting with all 20 clubs on Friday and say they are evaluating a number of scenarios - so what are the options?
Aston Villa returned to winning ways in stunning fashion as Ollie Watkins scored twice in a 3-0 away thumping of an abject Arsenal in drizzly north London on Sunday.
News of all that transpired on and off the football field.
IMAGES from the EPL matches played on Sunday.
Ian Porterfield, Sunderland's 1973 FA Cup final scoring hero, has died from cancer at the age of 61, the Premier League club confirmed on Tuesday.
Arsenal eased past second-tier Reading 2-0 with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain scoring twice, while Newcastle United romped to a 6-0 win over 10-man Preston North End and Hull City won 2-1 at Bristol City.
A round-up of Saturday's action in the Premier League.
In further extracts from Martin Johnson's autobiography, the captain relives the two biggest crises of his time with England.
England squad for the World Cup finals in Germany comprises the following 23 players:
Watford won promotion to the Premier League when they beat Leeds United 3-0 in the playoff final
Ireland's most prolific goal-scorer Robbie Keane announced his retirement on Wednesday after an 18-year career in which he scored 67 goals for his country to put him 15th on the list of all-time international marksmen.
Chelsea have made a British record 32 million pounds ($56.28 million) bid for Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard.
The Dutch striker has spent four seasons at Stamford Bridge, making 177 appearances and scoring 87 goals.
News of all that's transpired on and off the football field
Chelsea has made record English soccer losses of 88 million pounds in 2003-04.
Chelsea beat Valencia 3-2 on aggregate to enter the Champions League semi-finals for the third time in four seasons.
Australia's explosive opening batsman David Warner, who was there on the field when Phillip Hughes was struck on that fateful day back in late 2014, has insisted that every time he scores runs, it's for the late Australian left hander. On his way out to bat on the opening day of the third Test against Pakistan at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Warner gently placed his hand on the plaque stationed immediately outside the Australian team dressing room that was erected in Hughes' memory.
The Leeds United striker was arrested following an alleged bottle-throwing incident during a League Cup match against Manchester United.
Charlton Athletic moved into the fourth spot in the Premier League standings with a 3-1 victory over London rivals Fulham.
Leeds United are expecting their Australian international striker to hold transfer talks with Arsenal this week.
The under-18 team will play in the 'Milk Cup', to be held in mid July
Joe Maguire was found guilty of repeated bodily harm, violence against public employees and attempted bribery. Sharman was found guilty of insult, repeated bodily harm and violence against public employees.
The Manchester United striker has been ruled out with a hernia and will undergo surgery next week.
Michael Owen scored a Liverpool beat Leeds United 3-1 to end their three-match losing streak in the Premier league.\n\n
His reported wages of 65,000 pounds ($115,300) a week make Viduka a soft target for those Leeds fans shocked by the incredible decline of the club.
Manager Gerard Houllier will hope his policy of continuity pays off after an unfulfilling 2002-03 season.
The move to Liverpool was soured by a furious row between his former club and the player's agent over the five million pounds ($8.16 million) fee
John Charles enjoyed the rare distinction of playing an entire career without being booked or sent off.
The Australia and Liverpool midfielder won the award for the third time in six seasons.
Arsenal will begin their quest to become the first club since 1886 to win the English FA Cup three years in succession.
Chelsea stay a point clear of Arsene Wenger's unbeaten team with 36 points.
Leeds United reached agreement with key creditors to give the debt-ridden soccer club until January 19 to find parties to buy or invest in it.
The bottle-throwing incident occured during a League Cup match against Manchester United in October.
Bayern Munich beat Manchester United 4-2 on penalties in the second match of the Champions World Series.
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