Topic: Premier League Prediction Thread (EPL) - page 113. (Read 1199174 times)

I think we’ll see players returning to training with their clubs in mid May, possibly like Germany in small groups with no tackling. I think the PL will start matches behind closed doors in mid to late June with 2 games a week so the season is finished before August.

I think we’ll see players returning to training with their clubs in mid May, possibly like Germany in small groups with no tackling. I think the PL will start matches behind closed doors in mid to late June with 2 games a week so the season is finished before August.

Well yeah nothing is for sure right now regarding Champions League. It will all depend on how governments will relax down later depending upon situation. Still in August seems pretty much doable, its like 3 or 4 months from now and I think situation with pandemic will be much better then.

We only hope for the best for everything and the situation can return to normal. The impact of Covid is indeed very detrimental in all fields and that includes sports activities. I dont think that all opportunities to continue the league this season will be deadlocked, although at the previous meeting it was still unclear, but I still believe that everything is still possible to continue. Hopefully at the next meeting we will get good news.

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It will be happened step-by-step. Governments lift lockdowns or reduce lockdown levels; the major leagues come back to play. 2 or 4 weeks later, Champions League might come back. I think the spreading news on the Champions League return in August seems to be right because some major leagues plan to return in late of May, but in reality they might be delayed till June.

I agree, and definitely they should also be in the running for any of the available league cups.
Pochettino made incredible progress, but his major undoing was failing to win a single title at Spurs.

Champions League was the biggest question out of all but the news just rolled out recently with UEFA plans to continue and hold it in August. However nothing is set for real and we still are looking for an official response. (source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8233275/UEFA-set-reveal-plans-play-Champions-League-games-three-days-August-7-week.html)

I like the plan: remaining legs on 7th and 8th , semis 18-19, 21-22 and final on 27th. Feel like there should be a little more gap between semis leg.

I'm very sure the reason for this is that in those underdeveloped countries, testing facilities are not available/sufficient, they cannot match the number of tests run per day in the more civilized countries in Europe, so when you're not testing citizens, the number will look unrealistically small as it is now. I'm sure if the number of tests run in America or Italy is done in one of this underdeveloped countries, they'll find out how much of a problem they have in hand, but blindly do not know.

How about Champion's League, how will they determine the teams that are to play?
As far as i know, not all leagues are in a similar position like EPL where at least everyone can agree that Liverpool deserved it. For Example La Liga, the race was still too tight where their president even said that they don't plan on just crowning anybody based on the matches that have been played so far.

This means if things got worse, the La Liga season could probably be considered null and void and this may happen to other leagues too across Europe which will consequently affect the decision-making in the EPL.

It surprises me that the developed countries are finding it difficult to contain the spread of the virus yet the underdeveloped countries are puting out with low numbers figure like they got everything under control which obviously that's not the case.

If the season is to start again I think it would be in June & July when I presume the lockdown will be over or at least eased up a lot. I don’t think the restrictions we’re currently under will be here in June & July.

I think I read somewhere that the UEFA chief said he can’t envisage a scenario where Liverpool won’t be crowned champions. Even if they void the season they’ll be champions like Scotland & Belgium are doing. Possibly nobody will be relegated & West Brom & Leeds will be promoted so we’d have 22 teams in next seasons PL & 5 will be relegated next season instead of 3.

From what we are reading it looks like they are going to continue anyway, so all of this "Liverpool should be crowned champions even if they do not finish the season" stuff are just wishful thinking from us. I personally still think that they should cancel it just for the safety of everyone, but if they do not that means while we are telling everyone to stay at home and have as little contact with each other as it gets, the players will be out there playing very very close contact sport that would basically be reverse of what everyone has been saying to protect themselves.

These million dollar worth of companies should lead by example and not start back up, starting the league when everyone is told to stay at home would be counter productive if you ask me.

I think China are definitely lying about their death numbers, they’re just trying to make it look more realistic which it doesn’t. How could they possibly have so few deaths, it’s ridiculous.

Any way, to get back on topic it’s good that the PL clubs & officials agreed the season will still be finished.

I think China are definitely lying about their death numbers, they’re just trying to make it look more realistic which it doesn’t. How could they possibly have so few deaths, it’s ridiculous.

Any way, to get back on topic it’s good that the PL clubs & officials agreed the season will still be finished.

It's hard to get the news out from China and why would they give wrong information? It seems they got things in control.

Well I moved to Poker lately 😜
Let's hope football comes back. We can not wait to get the season title. It's just getting longer and longer.

The Premier League are also confident that they can come to an agreement with domestic rights holders Sky Sports and BT Sport that will avoid them demanding rebates on the £414m of matches that are still due to be screened this season.

Both broadcasters have much to lose if the Premier League suffers long-term financial problems, whilst they are also conscious that aggressively demanding refunds could drive clubs towards streaming giants Netflix and Amazon, who are both benefitting from the shutdown and preparing to launch bids for the next TV rights package from 2022 to 2025.

When is the Premier League likely to resume?

After a meeting between the clubs on April 17, it was announced that the Premier League ‘will only restart when medical guidance allows’.

The situation is clearly evolving day-by-day and the league did not offer a deadline by which play must resume.

The Premier League remain determined to complete the current season and avoid it being written off completely.


Statement

“We are acutely aware of the distress COVID-19 is causing and our thoughts are with all those directly affected by the pandemic.

“In common with other businesses and industries, the Premier League and our clubs are working through complex planning scenarios. We are actively engaging with stakeholders, including broadcast partners, and our aim is to ensure we are in a position to resume playing when it is safe to do so and with the full support of the Government.

“The health and well-being of players, coaches, managers, club staff and supporters are our priority and the league will only restart when medical guidance allows.

“Today’s shareholders’ meeting provided an opportunity to discuss possible scheduling models. It remains our objective to complete the 2019-20 season but at this stage all dates are tentative while the impact of COVID-19 develops.

“In response to the pandemic, the Premier League, our clubs and players have provided vital support for communities and the NHS and will continue to do so after matches recommence.”

it will be a shame for LFC if they do not receive promotion, like that this is a regular season, they were lacking few points to be Champions many rounds before end, and would certainly end up first, if there were no virus, but it is money involved, and maybe PL will cancel the season, although i do not believe in this scenario, maybe they will play matches without audience and finish the season?

I think I read somewhere that the UEFA chief said he can’t envisage a scenario where Liverpool won’t be crowned champions. Even if they void the season they’ll be champions like Scotland & Belgium are doing. Possibly nobody will be relegated & West Brom & Leeds will be promoted so we’d have 22 teams in next seasons PL & 5 will be relegated next season instead of 3.