Premier League season to continue as planned despite Covid-19 surge

Premier League clubs have decided against any suspension of the season as a means of bringing the coronavirus crisis under control.

Six of the 10 matches due to be played in England's top-flight last weekend were postponed because of Covid-19 outbreaks within clubs. Only 4 of the 10-weekend fixtures were played after teams told the Premier League they were unable to name a full-strength side. It had been reported that clubs would consider calling off the round of games scheduled for December 28 to 30.

However, following a shareholders' meeting involving representatives of the 20 teams on Monday, the clubs have opted to continue with the season as planned.

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It will be a busy schedule where teams are set to play three times between Boxing Day and January 3.