Topic: [POLL ADDED] English Premier League Season: 2019/2020 - page 3. (Read 1421 times)

I think no relegation/promotion would also be harsh for the ones who are in line for promotion from EFL Championship this season. Their progress so far would become meaningless. I think whatever decision one would choose it would satisfy one but wouldn't be a favorable for other. It's very hard decision to take. Damn't it Corona  

Look at the premier league table, Liverpool have not mathematically won it yet though there is a case for them being eventual winners.

Sheffield United in their first season back to the premier league are fighting for a Champions League or Europa League spot.

Wolves, Tottenham and Arsenal are all vying for an automatic Champions League spot if Manchester City fail in their attempt to overturn their European ban at the appeal hearing.

Manchester United and Chelsea are fighting for 4th place finish so how can that be called?

Norwich who are rock bottom are just 6 points from safety, who says they will not turn it around and stay up?

Why should Bournemouth accept being relegated when they are on equal points with Watford and West Ham?

If the same thing was being discussed that season when Newcastle united were 12 points ahead of Manchester United but in the end Newcastle lost the lead and Manchester United were crowned champions of the premier league - then Newcastle would wrongly have been crowned champions.

What is the fair way to deal with these issues?

I think the most reasonable decision is to use the current table as the final table, but no relegation/promotion should take place. I think Liverpool can be safely declared as the EPL winner since they are dominating the league and have 25 points more than City. This way, at least we have something to celebrate in this season with no "unjust" feeling.

it is also the most realistic. It will play until the end, so whenever the season is over or forget about this season and move on. No winners no losers. IDK only for UCL and Europa league, who will play next year.

Also, there will be an important meeting on Tuesday. And the reality is 75% it's over.

source https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11661/11957485/coronavirus-outbreak-how-could-the-premier-league-resume

Alan Shearer says:

"it’s unfair if Liverpool are awarded Premier League title if season is cancelled over coronavirus"

"If, and it is a huge if, the season cannot be completed then there is no way you can have a winner or loser"

Full article: https://metro.co.uk/2020/03/16/alan-shearer-unfair-liverpool-awarded-pl-title-season-cancelled-coronavirus-12403302

I agree with Alan Shearer. How is it possible to work out who gets relegated and who gets promoted from/to each of the leagues including the premier league? Even if the top team (in this case Liverpool) were mathematically unable to be caught therefore would be winners, there is a case to say that if any even happened with say 2 or 3 games to go which results in a points deduction then it could change things.

Surely the sensible thing to do is to make the season void and all teams in all the leagues start the season from scratch in August. That should only be considered if it is not possible to extend the current season to accommodate all games.

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Alan Sugar says "give it to Liverpool"

Karren Brady says "make it void"

And wouldn't making it void would be unfair for Liverpool after what they have achieved so far. They are out of every league and only thing remaining is PL and with such a display they should be the one lifting it. I would say let's see how situation settles on for some time and continue if the virus disappears what worst in that.

Its bit early to make a decision IMO. I would say let's wait and see ATM.

Although using current table would be good idea because Liverpool is very much ahead, it does not reflect a league. I am not sure if something has ever happened like this before. I would rather say it's good to void. That way, everyone will have peace of mind other than Liverpool 

It is very hard to say what should happen to the EPL (and other leagues obviously) because of the CoronaVirus.
If the current table is being used as the final table (give the title to Liverpool) then how about the other teams especially those teams in the last 3 relegation positions while they still have the chance to move up if the league is not suspended. Also about those teams that are competing for the next year CL's group stage.
IMO, it is OK if the title is given to Liverpool because it is almost impossible for other teams to win the title even if the league is not suspended. But it wont be fair if the last 3 teams are being relegated to Championship next year.
Obviously it will be strange if there is a winner but no relegations. This situation is out of human control, no one expect this virus. Any official final decision for the competition, there will be always debate and argument especially from the fans of each team.

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Premier League 2019/20 Season: What Should Happen Because of Coronavirus Fears?

- Voided - no champion & no relegations
- Use current PL table as the 'final' table


Alan Sugar says "give it to Liverpool". Karren Brady says "make it void".

What do you say?

It will be harsh on Liverpool but another view is to make the full season null and void.

Karren Brady the West Ham vice-chair says ‘only fair thing to do’ is cancel season: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/mar/14/west-ham-karren-brady-calls-for-premier-league-cancellation-coronavirus

It will be interesting to see what happens when the football club representatives meet to discuss possible steps.

@JollyGood I don’t know about Liverpool fans, but as a Manchester United fan I’ll be very happy if they’re not crowned as Premier League champions. However as a football fan I’ll have to admit it’s a harsh decision considering how dominant they were this season, and this Thursday we will find out what happens next.

Source:

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/11957405/coronavirus-premier-league-clubs-to-meet-on-thursday-to-discuss-strategy

Liverpool were so close to winning the premier league that year. People remember it for the Gerrard slip and Mourinho running down the touchline celebrating.

They already know. Nothing new for Liverpool fans

If the premier league and football league was completely cancelled for the 2019/2020 season meaning there were no winners and there were no relegations/promotions throughout - then it will hit hard for many teams. some are fighting in the championship to get promoted to the premier league and some are in the premier league trying to avoid relegation to the championship. The same scenario is played out across all

More than any other club facing winning their respective league in England, it would be an absolute disaster for Liverpool FC and its fans if they were to have the 2019/2020 season ended early before they mathematically made it certain they were winners. They waited 30 years to win the top league, they won 18 Division 1 titles which was the forerunner to the premier league but since the premier league was created in 1992/93 season - Liverpool have never won it.

Just 6 teams have won the premier league. Only Manchester United have won it three times consecutively and they did it on two occasions. Chelsea and Manchester City are the only other clubs to have won the premier league in consecutive years. Blackburn Rovers shocked the world with their win in the 1994/95 season and so did Leicester City when they won the premier league in 2015/16 season:

Premier League Winners:
Manchester United (13)
Blackburn Rovers (1)
Arsenal (3)
Chelsea (5)
Manchester City (4)
Leicester City (1)

Total Top League Winners:
Manchester United (20)
Liverpool (18)
Arsenal (13)
Aston Villa (7)
Sunderland (6)
Manchester City (6)
Chelsea (6)


I wonder how the Liverpool fans and the team would feel like if the remaining season was cancelled and all teams start again next season in August for the 2020/21 season.

Immediately after this decision, a postponement announcement was made in the German leagues. I think the Corona virus will continue to cause more problems. Competitions played without spectators and postponement decisions are announced one after another. Personally, I never thought it would reach such a big point. I hope everything returns to normal as soon as possible.

Uefa said further decisions on the scheduling of the postponed fixtures "will be communicated in due course". This includes the European champions league and the Europa league too.

I will be absolutely fucking fuming if they cancel the PL season. We (Liverpool) haven’t won the title for 30 years & we’re almost guaranteed to win it this season, only 6 points needed. Luckily I think common sense will prevail, the Euro’s will be delayed & the PL season will finish when the peak of the Corona Virus has passed.

This is the best decision to be taken by the English football league, because healthiness should always come first and i do hope that come the 3rd of April, there will have been several recoveries around the globe.

Now is the time. Hodl meetings with UEFA on how to suspend the euro2020 till next year perhaps.

We should also remember to wash and sanitize ourself.
Stay safe

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/51867989.  it is regrettable how much loss is generated (ticket sales, betting, merchandise sales) and chaotic schedule changes due to this "Pandemic"  

All of the Premier League, English Football League, Women's Super League and Womens Championship fixtures have been postponed until 3rd April 2020.

The Premier League said games would resume on 4th April 2020 "subject to medical advice and conditions at the time" but they could be postponed further.