All PL matches 'could be played behind closed doors' due to coronavirus
All Premier League matches could be ordered to be played behind closed doors by the end of this month, it has emerged.
This decision could soon become inevitable from the government, according to the Mirror's David Maddock, as they look to try and consider every possible option to halt the spread of the fast-growing coronavirus, which is sweeping its way across the world right now.
And cases of the illness in the UK are rising by the day, with 273 people having been struck down by the illness as of 18:00 on Sunday evening.
With the virus showing little sign of slowing down, it seems almost certain that the government may be forced into taking serious action in regards to sporting events.
In Italy, who have been impacted most in Europe, all Serie A matches are to be played behind closed doors up until, at the very least, April 3, with the northern area of the country being plunged into lockdown, as 16million people have been placed into quarantine.
Similar steps could be taken in France, where a government meeting on Sunday evening will decide whether Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League tie against Borussia Dortmund will go ahead - or whether fans from affected areas will be told to stay at home.
Now, it appears as though the Premier League is going to follow in Serie A's footsteps, with the government ready to make a decision to stop fans attending Premier League matches.
And one base of supporters that could suffer the most by this impending decision would be Liverpool's, as they could miss out on the opportunity to see their team lift their first league title in 30 years.
Currently, the Reds are 25 points clear at the top of the table and are on the cusp of mathematically securing their aim.
Following Manchester City's 2-0 defeat to cross-city rivals Manchester United on Sunday, Liverpool now require just two more league wins to get their hands on the title.
With that in mind, if Liverpool beat Merseyside rivals Everton next Monday night and then see off Crystal Palace at Anfield, Jurgen Klopp's team could lift the title on March 21, meaning that could just prove to be in time for their supporters to see it.
But if Liverpool drop points at Goodison Park next Monday night, they would be forced to wait that little while longer to get their hands on the prize, with their next opportunity being on April 5, a date that sees them travel to the Etihad Stadium to face City.
If they lose to City, Liverpool's next possible opportunity to secure the title once and for all would be on April 12 when they host Aston Villa.
By that point, though, the government may have thrashed out their plans to put a banning order on supporters attending Premier League matches due to the outbreak of the disease.
And it's not just Liverpool that might be affected, as fans of the clubs chasing European football and fighting to avoid relegation to the Championship could be unable to attend for crucial matches in the closing stages of the campaign.
This decision could soon become inevitable from the government, according to the Mirror's David Maddock, as they look to try and consider every possible option to halt the spread of the fast-growing coronavirus, which is sweeping its way across the world right now.
And cases of the illness in the UK are rising by the day, with 273 people having been struck down by the illness as of 18:00 on Sunday evening.
With the virus showing little sign of slowing down, it seems almost certain that the government may be forced into taking serious action in regards to sporting events.
In Italy, who have been impacted most in Europe, all Serie A matches are to be played behind closed doors up until, at the very least, April 3, with the northern area of the country being plunged into lockdown, as 16million people have been placed into quarantine.
Similar steps could be taken in France, where a government meeting on Sunday evening will decide whether Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League tie against Borussia Dortmund will go ahead - or whether fans from affected areas will be told to stay at home.
Now, it appears as though the Premier League is going to follow in Serie A's footsteps, with the government ready to make a decision to stop fans attending Premier League matches.
And one base of supporters that could suffer the most by this impending decision would be Liverpool's, as they could miss out on the opportunity to see their team lift their first league title in 30 years.
Currently, the Reds are 25 points clear at the top of the table and are on the cusp of mathematically securing their aim.
Following Manchester City's 2-0 defeat to cross-city rivals Manchester United on Sunday, Liverpool now require just two more league wins to get their hands on the title.
With that in mind, if Liverpool beat Merseyside rivals Everton next Monday night and then see off Crystal Palace at Anfield, Jurgen Klopp's team could lift the title on March 21, meaning that could just prove to be in time for their supporters to see it.
But if Liverpool drop points at Goodison Park next Monday night, they would be forced to wait that little while longer to get their hands on the prize, with their next opportunity being on April 5, a date that sees them travel to the Etihad Stadium to face City.
If they lose to City, Liverpool's next possible opportunity to secure the title once and for all would be on April 12 when they host Aston Villa.
By that point, though, the government may have thrashed out their plans to put a banning order on supporters attending Premier League matches due to the outbreak of the disease.
And it's not just Liverpool that might be affected, as fans of the clubs chasing European football and fighting to avoid relegation to the Championship could be unable to attend for crucial matches in the closing stages of the campaign.
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