Resumption of 2019-20 season delayed but clubs determined to finish the campaign

English football will only return "with the full support of Government and when medical guidance allows" but the clubs are determined to finish the 2019-20 season.

Bookmakers were waiting to see how English football was attempting to end the season before deciding on the best way to settle ante-post bets and, for the time being at least, there is a desire to finish the current campaign.

That was not the case in Belgium where Club Brugge were declared champions on Thursday with the season ruled over.

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A statement from the Premier League said: "It was acknowledged that the Premier League will not resume at the beginning of May – and that the 2019-20 season will only return when it is safe and appropriate to do so.

"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.

"However, any return to play will only be with the full support of Government and when medical guidance allows."

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