Premier League denies pausing discussions

The Premier League have released an official statement denying they are in discussions with club Chairmen over a circuit breaker in January

The claim was widely reported by the media over the last twenty-four hours with former West Ham manager Sam Allardyce calling for a circuit breaker.

The statement reads:

‘The Premier League has not discussed pausing the season and has no plans to do so.

The League continues to have confidence in its COVID-19 protocols to enable fixtures to be played as scheduled, and these protocols continue to have the full backing of Government.

With the health of players and staff the priority, the League is also fully supportive of how clubs are implementing the protocols and rules.’

Another report suggested that the Everton v West Ham on New Years Day was at risk tomorrow of postponement but this has also been denied.

The PL released a second statement saying Manchester City had resumed training in preparation for their game with Chelsea on Sunday.

Seven players reportedly tested positive causing the City game with Everton to be postponed.

“In consultation with the Premier League, Manchester City’s first team squad resumed training today in preparation for their match at Chelsea on Sunday.

Training recommenced following confirmation there have been no new positive cases after further testing took place on Tuesday.

The Premier League continues to have full confidence in its COVID-19 protocols and being able to continue to play our fixtures as scheduled.”