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There is no rule in place stating the Premier League can be deemed complete if 75 per cent of a season is completed, despite social media reports.

The organisation voted to postpone fixtures until April 3 as they combat the spread of COVID-19.

This has sparked a debate on whether league leaders Liverpool , sitting 25 points clear, should be awarded the title.

Some have called for the season to be ended now, including West Ham CEO Karren Brady.

Most teams have played 29 games this season, which is over 75 per cent of the campaign.

Only Manchester City , Arsenal , Sheffield United and Aston Villa have played less at 28 games (73 per cent).

It has seen reports emerge on Twitter that if three quarters of the campaign have been played, the league can end the season as it stands.

The only rule regarding the final standings is rule C.11. in the Premier League handbook.

"The Club which is at the top of the table at the end of the Season shall be the League Champions."

But the handbook does not give a definitive end to the league season, implying the organisation decides when it ends.

And there is no set rule on a situation where 75 per cent of the season has been played.

It comes as Premier League legend Alan Shearer has suggested Liverpool should not be awarded the title if coronavirus cancels the season.

“Not completing the season has to be the very last option on the table,” Shearer wrote in his column for The Sun.

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

“As harsh and as horrible as that would be for some clubs, none more so than Liverpool, it is the only outcome.

“If you cannot complete the fixtures then you cannot go handing out titles or consider relegating anybody. For Liverpool, it would be incredibly harsh.

“But I cannot see how it would be fair to hand them the title — despite the fact it is obvious nobody is going to catch them.”