Premier League response to government putting fans return to stadiums on hold summed up in 5 bullet points

Following the government's decision to postpone fans' planned return to stadiums on October 1 for "perhaps 6 months", the Premier League have released a statement condemning the decision.

• The league insists the clubs are ready to get spectators back safely as "code of conduct" and "guidelines" have been developed in collaboration with scientists.
• The experience of other leagues in Europe shows stadiums could be a risk-free environment if social distancing measures are observed.
• The Premier League clubs lost £700m last season and are losing £100m each month as the behind-closed-doors policy continues.
• Clubs and PL experts will continue working on "innovative ways" to bring supporters back into stadiums safely despite the latest ruling.
• "Football is not the same without attending fans and the football economy is unsustainable without them."