(Reuters) - The Premier League is determined to complete the season stalled by the COVID-19 pandemic but is 'nowhere near' finding a formula that would allow it to do so, Aston Villa chief executive Christian Purslow has said.
- The Premier League is determined to complete the season stalled by the COVID-19 pandemic but is"nowhere near" finding a formula that would allow it to do so, Aston Villa chief executive Christian Purslow has said.
The 20 Premier League clubs discussed plans for a possible return to action in June in"approved neutral venues" but the league cannot take any steps until a government decision on possible changes to lockdown restrictions. "I'm told how keen government are to get football back. I remain of the view that we're going to complete this season and it's a question of 'when and how?' not 'if'."
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