Coronavirus: Why Liverpool Should Not Be Awarded EPL tTtle – John Barnes

Former Liverpool winger, John Barnes, has given reasons why Liverpool should not be awarded the English Premier League (EPL) title this season following the suspension of the English top-flight league.

The Premier League will now resume April, subject to medical advice and conditions.

But Barnes believe Jurgen Klopp’s side cannot be handed the Premier League title unless more fixtures are played.

The 56-year-old told Sky Sports: “If you’re going to give Liverpool the title which team will then get relegated and promoted?

“There’s no need to rush back. Now that the Euros have been postponed, even if you play one game a week from October, then the season goes on to January or February. Then, you can have a proper pre-season and kick-start the new season at the right time rather than be playing catch-up for years.”