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'This could COST LIVES': Clubs fearful over Premier League's determination to press ahead with Project Restart... with dissenting sides ready to urge for delay in finishing season

The dissident Premier League clubs arguing against a quick return to football will urge a delay to Project Restart, warning that pushing ahead with plans now could cost lives.

As Premier League clubs meet on Monday by video conference, some are concerned they are being rushed into a restart which is inappropriate, given deaths from coronavirus averaged almost 500 a day in the UK last week.

At present, the season is scheduled to restart on June 12 with the FA Cup final the last game of the season on August 8.