The issues the Premier League's big clubs need to address when football returns
Football is on hold, but decisions behind the scenes are still being made, so what do Premier League clubs need to do before the game returns?
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Ex-Chelsea player Cole has house burgled
Former Chelsea and Arsenal defender Ashley Cole had his house burgled in January.
Burley's top 4 defenders for the EPL Hall of Fame (1:14)
Steve Nicol's top 4 EPL Hall of Fame defenders (2:17)
Benzema's comments on Giroud are 'really appalling' (1:45)
McKennie: Pulisic isn't afraid to play with confidence (0:57)
Jose Mourinho reveals his career-best XI (2:00)
The John Dykes Show: Chang Team of the Week (1:00)
LIVE Transfer Talk: Chelsea hope to beat United to Bellingham AND Sancho
Chelsea hope to beat Manchester United to two of their big targets, namely Jude Bellingham and Jadon Sancho. Transfer Talk is LIVE with the latest.
Former RBNY midfielder Tyler Adams recollects goal vs. Chelsea (1:13)
LIVE Transfer Talk: Chelsea look to Neuer as Kepa's replacement
Frank Lampard could be tempted to put in an offer for Manuel Neuer if Chelsea are able to offload Kepa Arrizabalaga. Transfer Talk has the latest.
How FIFA could deal with transfers like Ziyech's to Chelsea (1:48)
Sources: Manchester United lead in Sancho battle
Manchester United are leading the chase for Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho, sources have told ESPN.
Premier League check-in: How the big six are set for the future
We don't know when the Premier League will return, but we know how the "Big Six" were looking before it stopped. Who is well set and who needs work?
How do you decide UCL spots if Liverpool are awarded title? (1:21)
How the Premier League should go about finishing the season (1:35)
Transfer Talk: Chelsea want Rice back at Stamford Bridge
Declan Rice left Chelsea for West Ham as a youngster, but he may soon be on his way back to Stamford Bridge. Transfer Talk is LIVE with the latest.
Football has no priority right now - Rudiger
Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger believes the fight against the coronavirus is more important than the restart of Premier League.
LIVE Transfer Talk: Spurs, Chelsea eye Real Madrid striker Jovic
It has been a rollercoaster week for Real Madrid's Luka Jovic, which has two London rivals ready to pounce on him. Transfer Talk has the latest.
LIVE Transfer Talk: Chelsea to offer Coutinho path back to Premier League
Chelsea have contacted Barcelona over the possible transfer of Phillippe Countinho, on loan at Bayern Munich. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Leboeuf: No place for Coutinho at Chelsea (2:01)
Chelsea offer hotel to medics fighting coronavirus
Chelsea has made the Millennium Hotel at Stamford Bridge stadium available to NHS to provide accommodation to staff as they fight the coronavirus.
Lampard: Hudson-Odoi recovering well from virus
Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odo is making "great progress" in his recovery from the coronavirus, manager Frank Lampard said.
Chelsea star Mount defies self-isolation rules
Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount was spotted playing at a football park on Sunday, defying the club's self-isolation protocols.
Sources: UEFA eye UCL mini-tournament amid crisis
UEFA are considering staging the Champions League semifinals and final over two weekends in Istanbul, sources have told ESPN.
2019-20 Prem Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool | 29 | 27 | 1 | 1 | +45 | 82 |
| Manchester City | 28 | 18 | 3 | 7 | +37 | 57 |
| Leicester City | 29 | 16 | 5 | 8 | +30 | 53 |
| Chelsea | 29 | 14 | 6 | 9 | +12 | 48 |
| Manchester United | 29 | 12 | 9 | 8 | +14 | 45 |
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | 29 | 10 | 13 | 6 | +7 | 43 |
| Sheffield United | 28 | 11 | 10 | 7 | +5 | 43 |
| Tottenham Hotspur | 29 | 11 | 8 | 10 | +7 | 41 |
| Arsenal | 28 | 9 | 13 | 6 | +4 | 40 |
| Burnley | 29 | 11 | 6 | 12 | -6 | 39 |
| Crystal Palace | 29 | 10 | 9 | 10 | -6 | 39 |
| Everton | 29 | 10 | 7 | 12 | -9 | 37 |
| Newcastle United | 29 | 9 | 8 | 12 | -16 | 35 |
| Southampton | 29 | 10 | 4 | 15 | -17 | 34 |
| Brighton & Hove Albion | 29 | 6 | 11 | 12 | -8 | 29 |
| West Ham United | 29 | 7 | 6 | 16 | -15 | 27 |
| Watford | 29 | 6 | 9 | 14 | -17 | 27 |
| AFC Bournemouth | 29 | 7 | 6 | 16 | -18 | 27 |
| Aston Villa | 28 | 7 | 4 | 17 | -22 | 25 |
| Norwich City | 29 | 5 | 6 | 18 | -27 | 21 |
2019-20 Team LeadersEnglish Premier League
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsEnglish Premier League
Goal Difference125th
Goals Scored514th
Assists354th
Goals Conceded399th