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FILE - This Jan, 18, 2020 file photo shows a general view of the club crest on the side of the AMEX Stadium, home to Brighton &amp; Hove Albion, Brighton, England. A Brighton player tested positive for the coronavirus as Premier League clubs prepare for talks on Monday, May 11 about how to resume the competition during the pandemic. The southern England club told The Associated Press there is no need for other members of the squad or coaches to self-isolate because players have only worked in isolation when at the training base. (Gareth Fuller/PA via AP, file)

Brighton player tests positive, EPL clubs split on restart

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, May 6, 2018 file photo, the English Premier League trophy is displayed on the pitch prior to the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Huddersfield Town at Etihad stadium in Manchester, England. Steve Parish, the chairman of Crystal Palace, says the Premier League could face years of legal challenges if this season is not completed due to the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Rui Vieira, File)

The Latest: Tennis courts, golf courses to reopen in England

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 7, 2020, file photo, a man walks past a banner showing Saudi King Salman, right, and his Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, outside a mall in Jiddah, Saudi Arabia. A beleaguered Saudi Arabia has begun taking modest steps to improve its human rights record as it tries to navigate the coronavirus pandemic and the fallout from plunging oil prices that have rankled the United States. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is pressing ahead with reforms with a wary eye on Iran and is eyeing further steps that he hopes will improve the kingdom's reputation. (AP Photo/Amr Nabil, File)

LaLiga: Saudis bidding for Newcastle are ‘stealing football’

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, May 6, 2018 file photo, the English Premier League trophy is displayed on the pitch prior to the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Huddersfield Town at Etihad stadium in Manchester, England. Steve Parish, the chairman of Crystal Palace, says the Premier League could face years of legal challenges if this season is not completed due to the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Rui Vieira, File)

Analysis: EPL restart mired in health risks, self-interest

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, May 6, 2018 file photo, the English Premier League trophy is displayed on the pitch prior to the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Huddersfield Town at Etihad stadium in Manchester, England. Steve Parish, the chairman of Crystal Palace, says the Premier League could face years of legal challenges if this season is not completed due to the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Rui Vieira, File)

Divisions over EPL’s neutral venues plan, legal action fears

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press

A man walks past a banner showing Saudi King Salman, right, and his Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, outside a mall in Jiddah, Saudi Arabia, Saturday, March 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Amr Nabil)

EPL’s Saudi piracy concerns as Newcastle takeover assessed

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2019, file photo, Seattle Sounders' Kelvin Leerdam, right, heads the ball in front of Toronto FC's Jonathan Osorio during the second half of the MLS Cup championship soccer match in Seattle. Leerdam has been fortunate compared to many of the other foreign players in Major League Soccer, and it was completely by accident. Born in Suriname but raised in the Netherlands, Leerdam still makes his full-time home in Europe when he’s not playing for the Seattle Sounders. When the school schedule in the Netherlands lined up for his wife and two young children to join him in Seattle for the start of the MLS season in early March, Leerdam jumped at the chance to have his family together. Little did they know that the COVID-19 virus pandemic was about to overtake much of the world, making travel for his family a major challenge. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)

Pandemic puts additional strain on international MLS players

By TIM BOOTH - Associated Press

A general view of Wembley Stadium in London, Tuesday, March 17, 2020. UEFA has formally proposed postponing the 2020 European Championship for one year because of the coronavirus outbreak. The Norwegian soccer association says the new tournament dates will be June 11 to July 11. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Premier League set for points-based work permits post-Brexit

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press

FILE - This May 30, 2017 file photo, shows Saudi Crown Prince and Defense Minister Mohammed bin Salman, (MBS), in Moscow's Kremlin, Russia. The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Saudi officials have arrested two members of the royal family for allegedly plotting to oust King Salman and the son he has designated to succeed him, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Friday, March 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin, Pool, File)

EPL told to consider blocking Saudi Arabia buying Newcastle

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press

Newcastle United's Javier Manquillo, left, and Burnley's Jack Cork battle for the ball during their English Premier League soccer match at St James' Park, Newcastle, England, Saturday, Feb, 29, 2020. (Owen Humphreys/PA via AP)

Newcastle takeover link puts spotlight on Saudi human rights

By STEVE DOUGLAS and ROB HARRIS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, May 27, 2012 file photo, British businessman Alan Sugar attends at the British Academy Television Awards in London. Former Tottenham chairman Alan Sugar says the Premier League is facing a “lot of problems” due to the coronavirus pandemic as they struggle to pay bills with the competition indefinitely suspended. Sugar tells on Friday, April 10, 2020 The Associated Press that “I fear for some clubs.” (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, file)

AP Interview: Ex-Tottenham chair Sugar on EPL financial woes

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press

Southampton's Shane Long, right, celebrates with Danny Ings after scoring his side's first goal during the English FA Cup fourth round replay soccer match between Tottenham Hotspur and Southampton at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Southampton becomes 1st EPL club to defer player salaries

Associated Press

A locked gate is seen by the Etihad Stadium where Manchester City was due to play Burnley in an English Premier League soccer match Saturday March 14, 2020, after all English soccer games were cancelled due to the spread of the COVID-19 Coronavirus. For most people, the new COVID-19 coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, but for some it can cause more severe illness.(AP Photo/Jon Super)

Premier League stars face backlash over pay during pandemic

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press

West Ham United's Jarrod Bowen, right, celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's first goal of the game during their English Premier League soccer match against Southampton at London Stadium, in London, Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. (Victoria Jones/PA via AP)

EPL season should be abandoned, says West Ham executive

Associated Press

Arsenal's players celebrate a goal during the Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and West Ham at the Emirates Stadium in London, Saturday, March 7, 2020.(AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Arsenal-City game called off with players in self-isolation

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press

Liverpool's manager Jurgen Klopp celebrates at the end of the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Bournemouth at Anfield stadium in Liverpool, England, Saturday, March 7, 2020. Liverpool won 2-1. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

No handshakes in EPL but Klopp fist-pumping again after win

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press

FILE - The seats are empty as a precaution against the coronavirus at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, during the Europa League round of 32 second leg soccer match between Inter Milan and Ludogorets on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. (Emilio Andreoli, UEFA via AP, File)

British government to meet with sports bodies about fan bans

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press

Manchester City's Sergio Aguero, left, scores his side's first goal during the League Cup soccer match final between Aston Villa and Manchester City, at Wembley stadium, in London, England, Sunday, March 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Man City beats Aston Villa 2-1, wins 3rd straight League Cup

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press

Liverpool's Adam Lallana, center, reacts after Watford's Troy Deeney scores his side's third goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Watford and Liverpool at Vicarage Road stadium, in Watford, England, Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Liverpool slumps to 1st loss of EPL season, 3-0 at Watford

Associated Press

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah leaves the field at the end of the English Premier League soccer match between Watford and Liverpool at Vicarage Road stadium, in Watford, England, Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. The match finished 3-0. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Invincible no more: Liverpool loses for 1st time in EPL

By STEVE DOUGLAS - Associated Press