Covid-19/England: "Premier League will not resume at beginning of May, only when it's safe to do so"

"The Premier League will not resume at the beginning of May (as previously envisaged, see below) - the 2019-20 season will only return when it is safe and appropriate to do so," announced the English League after a shareholders' meeting on 03/04/2020, due to the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic which has affected nearly 1,275,000 people world wide and claimed over 69,500 lives as of 06/04/2020.

"The restart date is under constant review with all stakeholders, as the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic develops and we work together through this very challenging time. The Premier League is working closely with the whole of professional football in this country, as well as with the Government, public agencies and other relevant stakeholders to ensure the game achieves a collaborative solution. With this, there is a combined objective for all remaining domestic league and cup matches to be played, enabling us to maintain the integrity of each competition," said the League.

"The FA, Premier League, EFL and women's professional game, together with the PFA (Professional Footballers Association…