In the 100 days without play, there were huge doubts the season could be restarted. FMTNews PremierLeague Football
Liverpool’s Jordan Henderson holds the English Premier League trophy aloft after a presentation ceremony at Anfield on Wednesday.
The return of the world’s richest league has not been flawless. Empty stands have seen matches played out to the echoes of players’ cries to each other rather than the atmosphere generated by full houses. “You make the best of what you can,” said Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp after his side lifted the Premier League trophy at the famous Kop end at Anfield.
English top-flight clubs are reportedly facing a rebate bill of around £330 million to broadcasters as matches could not be completed on schedule.Matchday income has also been lost with no fans in the stands and it remains uncertain if and when they can return for the 2020/21 season, which is due to start in September.
By completing the season on the field, the Premier League has also avoided potentially very costly legal cases when it comes to who is promoted, relegated and qualifies for European competitions next season. On the field, there are even more signs of a bright future for English football with the emerging talents of Manchester United’s Mason Greenwood, Phil Foden of Manchester City and Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka among the star performers of the past five weeks.
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