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Manchester United, City, Liverpool and Chelsea among Premier League clubs maintaining support of their Women's teams... as Reading are forced to furlough its players in cost-cutting bid due to Covid-19 pandemic

The country's leading clubs have reaffirmed their commitment to women's football amid concerns over the impact of the coronavirus crisis on the game.

On Monday, Reading became the first top-flight club to furlough its players, sparking concerns that the pandemic may prompt drastic action at clubs facing losses of millions.

However, Chelsea, both Manchester sides, Tottenham and Liverpool have told Sportsmail that they have no plans to follow suit, while the Football Association is understood to be providing support.

Manchester City are among Premier League clubs sticking by their Women's team financially

The action taken by Reading, in fifth place when football was suspended, has raised fears others may follow suit while third-tier AFC Fylde became the first women's team to disband earlier this week.