The Premier League says that it will aim to complete the season despite announcing today that all matches will be suspended until April 3 at the earliest due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The decision to suspend games affects all professional football in England: the Premier League, the EFL, FA Cup, England internationals and the Women’s Super League. In Scotland, all domestic professional football has been suspended until further notice.

A statement from the Premier League, following an emergency meeting of clubs today, said the intention is to resume on April 4 if conditions allow. “Despite the challenges, it is the Premier League’s aim to reschedule the displaced fixtures, including those played by Academy sides, when it is safe to do so,” the statement said.

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