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Sports News of Monday, 13 April 2020

Source: www.mynigeria.com

COVID-19: PL must be completed without artificial means - Roy Hudson

Roy Hudson - Crystal Palace manager Roy Hudson - Crystal Palace manager

Crystal Palace manager, Roy Hudson, has given his verdict concerning how the 2019/20 Premier League season should end.

The PL has been halted since March 13 due to the coronavirus pandemic and the uncertainty about an imminent resumption has opened up debates of cancellation, ending the season or completing when it's safe.

Should the season end the way it is, run-away league leaders Liverpool would be inevitably awarded the trophy but Roy would rather they have it without using "artificial means".

Roy believes that the decision should not be limited to determining the champions alone but also relegation and Champions League spots.

Hodgson also advised that teams might have to accept increased safety restrictions and having to play more games in a shorter period when play resumed.

"Everyone is in total agreement we need an end to this season," the 72-year old told the club's website.

"We don't want artificial means of deciding who wins the league, who gets into the Champions League, who gets relegated and promoted.

"Ideally our players would have three or four weeks minimum to prepare for the first match back, but I accept there may have to be a squeeze on that timeframe.

"It might mean extra restrictions at our place of work ... It may also mean that we have to play our ... remaining matches in a shorter period of time than we normally would have done, and subsequently receive a shorter break between the seasons."

The season was originally suspended until April 30 but that has since been extended indefinitely, with the resumption of play now contingent on medical advice and government support.

Palace are 11th in the league and have nine left to play.

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