English game scratching heads for solution amidst coronavirus chaos

Usually, a large portion of the Monday morning topic of conversation in Britain's workplaces and playgrounds is taken up by the weekend's Premier League and Football League action.LONDON: Usually, a large portion of the Monday morning topic of conversation in Britain's workplaces and playgrounds is taken up by the weekend's Premier League and Football League action.

It is 30 long years since Liverpool last won the title and with a 25-point lead the trophy was as good as secured, until the coronavirus pandemic intervened and the Premier League hit the pause button, until April 4 at least. European governing body UEFA will meet on Tuesday and are expected to opt for a year-long delay to the Euro 2020 tournament that was supposed to start in June. They will also discuss what to do with this season's Champions League which has stalled with the last 16-stage incomplete.

Six teams, possibly more, are in danger of dropping off the Premier League gravy train, with even bottom club Norwich City only six points away from the safety zone - not an unrealistic gap to close in the remaining weeks. Norwich will have the lawyers ready to roll if they are denied their escape bid.

That would be hugely controversial though, as would having"playoffs" to decide the title, relegation and promotion issues.

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