The English Premier League is currently evaluating plans for the return to the competition after nearly two months of being postponed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic which has forced the cancellation of sports around the globe.

According to some reports, the Premier League could look to get creative with their plan to return to action, including the possibility of game times that are shorter than the habitual 90 minutes.

This plan would theoretically be put in place due to the increased number of games per week, a plan that the league could be forced to implement in order to finish the 2019-20 season before the end of the summer.

Reducing the number of minutes per match would theoretically reduce the physical toll on players’ bodies if they are forced to play two or three games per week, reducing the risk of injury and fatigue issues.

No definitive plan has been put in place, however, as Premier League teams are still waiting to find out when their season will get back underway and when teams will be able to return to training sessions.

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced leagues around the world to deal with unprecedented situations, some of which, as this case demonstrates, may require unprecedented solutions.

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After three long seasons in England’s second tier of soccer, one of the country’s most historic clubs is back to play in the Premier League next season.

The Birmingham-based club, with one of the largest fanbases in all of English soccer, won promotion to the Premier League for the 2019-20 season with a 2-1 win over Derby County in the EFL Championship Playoff Final on Monday.

Villa, which finished in 5th place in the Championship this season, achieved promotion after beating West Bromwich Albion in a two-legged tie in the semi-final and then after their win over Derby County at Wembley Stadium.

Two goals, one from Anwar El-Ghazi and another from John McGinn, were enough to propel AVFC to the Premier League.

Derby County scored an 81st-minute goal after a Martyn Waghorn shot, but Villa held on and celebrated madly after achieving their goal.

Aston Villa’s presence is nothing new in the Premier League, as the club had spent 28 consecutive seasons in England’s top flight before being relegated at the end of the 2015-16 season.

Now, they are back where they feel that they belong, and they hope to stay in the Premier League for years to come.

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In what has been a disappointing season at times for Chelsea, the club was dealt yet another blow on Monday night when young winger Callum Hudson-Odoi suffered a serious injury.

The 18-year-old was forced to exit Chelsea’s game against Burnley after suffering a right leg injury in the 41st minute of the match. Chelsea ended up drawing 2-2 at home against the Premier League’s 15th-ranked side.

Hudson-Odoi, it was later announced by the team after the winger underwent tests, had suffered a right Achilles tendon tear and will have to undergo surgery in order to fix the damage.

The blow is tough for Chelsea, as the Blues are currently fighting to obtain the Premier League’s 4th and final Champions League berth for next season. They are also about to participate in the semi-finals of the UEFA Europa League against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Hudson-Odoi has played in 24 games this season for Chelsea, recording 4 goals and 1 assist.

He made his debut with the English national team in March and is considered one of the top young talents in the country.

He will hope to be ready and recovered as soon as possible for next season.

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Manchester City and Watford have punched their tickets to the FA Cup final after triumphing in the semi-finals over the weekend.

Man City was the first team to qualify after a 1-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday night at Wembley.

City didn’t turn in one of its best performances, but a 4th minute Gabriel Jesus goal was enough to propel them to the next round. Brighton came close on a few occasions to knotting up the score in the second half, but they were unable to break through.

Manchester City will look to win its first FA Cup final since 2011 against Watford, which won a thriller against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday.

Wolves started off strong in their matchup against Watford, taking a 0-1 lead with a 36th-minute goal. They doubled their lead when Raul Jiménez scored in the 62nd minute.

However, Watford orchestrated an incredible comeback.

Gerard Deulofeu scored in the 79th minute to bring Watford within a goal, and then a penalty was whistled against Wolves in stoppage time. Troy Deeney converted to send the game to extra time, where Deulofeu scored again to send Watford to the final.

Watford will attempt to make history and win their first FA Cup in the final against Man City on May 18th.

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Pep Guardiola and Manchester City won their second consecutive Carabao Cup title after defeating Chelsea on penalty kicks in Sunday’s final at Wembley Stadium.

The match ended 0-0 after the regulation period of 90 minutes plus 30 minutes of added time in which neither team was able to score a goal, sending the match to penalty kicks.

Chelsea and manager Maurizio Sarri had defended a potent Manchester City attack brilliantly and were surely happy with what had happened until a bizarre scene unfolded.

Sarri attempted to substitute off Chelsea keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, who suffered from cramps two times during the course of the game. He wanted to put in Chelsea’s second keeper, Willy Caballero, who is a speciality in saving penalty kicks and who spent time with Manchester City.

In an unprecedented display, Arrizabalaga openly defined Sarri’s orders and refused to leave the pitch, waving off the substitution. Sarri, furious, stormed off and allowed the Spanish keeper to stay in despite his wishes.

Arrizabalaga and Chelsea ended up losing 4-3 in penalty kicks after Raheem Sterling buried the winner in the last round of penalties, giving Man City the title.

Now, the real question is whether or not Sarri will be fired after losing the final and being undermined by one of his own players.

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The English Premier League is currently evaluating plans for the return to the competition after nearly two months of being postponed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic which has forced the cancellation of sports around the globe.

According to some reports, the Premier League could look to get creative with their plan to return to action, including the possibility of game times that are shorter than the habitual 90 minutes.

This plan would theoretically be put in place due to the increased number of games per week, a plan that the league could be forced to implement in order to finish the 2019-20 season before the end of the summer.

Reducing the number of minutes per match would theoretically reduce the physical toll on players’ bodies if they are forced to play two or three games per week, reducing the risk of injury and fatigue issues.

No definitive plan has been put in place, however, as Premier League teams are still waiting to find out when their season will get back underway and when teams will be able to return to training sessions.

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced leagues around the world to deal with unprecedented situations, some of which, as this case demonstrates, may require unprecedented solutions.

The post Premier League Reportedly in Talks to Shorten Games Post-Return appeared first on SportzBonanza.

After three long seasons in England’s second tier of soccer, one of the country’s most historic clubs is back to play in the Premier League next season.

The Birmingham-based club, with one of the largest fanbases in all of English soccer, won promotion to the Premier League for the 2019-20 season with a 2-1 win over Derby County in the EFL Championship Playoff Final on Monday.

Villa, which finished in 5th place in the Championship this season, achieved promotion after beating West Bromwich Albion in a two-legged tie in the semi-final and then after their win over Derby County at Wembley Stadium.

Two goals, one from Anwar El-Ghazi and another from John McGinn, were enough to propel AVFC to the Premier League.

Derby County scored an 81st-minute goal after a Martyn Waghorn shot, but Villa held on and celebrated madly after achieving their goal.

Aston Villa’s presence is nothing new in the Premier League, as the club had spent 28 consecutive seasons in England’s top flight before being relegated at the end of the 2015-16 season.

Now, they are back where they feel that they belong, and they hope to stay in the Premier League for years to come.

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In what has been a disappointing season at times for Chelsea, the club was dealt yet another blow on Monday night when young winger Callum Hudson-Odoi suffered a serious injury.

The 18-year-old was forced to exit Chelsea’s game against Burnley after suffering a right leg injury in the 41st minute of the match. Chelsea ended up drawing 2-2 at home against the Premier League’s 15th-ranked side.

Hudson-Odoi, it was later announced by the team after the winger underwent tests, had suffered a right Achilles tendon tear and will have to undergo surgery in order to fix the damage.

The blow is tough for Chelsea, as the Blues are currently fighting to obtain the Premier League’s 4th and final Champions League berth for next season. They are also about to participate in the semi-finals of the UEFA Europa League against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Hudson-Odoi has played in 24 games this season for Chelsea, recording 4 goals and 1 assist.

He made his debut with the English national team in March and is considered one of the top young talents in the country.

He will hope to be ready and recovered as soon as possible for next season.

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Manchester City and Watford have punched their tickets to the FA Cup final after triumphing in the semi-finals over the weekend.

Man City was the first team to qualify after a 1-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday night at Wembley.

City didn’t turn in one of its best performances, but a 4th minute Gabriel Jesus goal was enough to propel them to the next round. Brighton came close on a few occasions to knotting up the score in the second half, but they were unable to break through.

Manchester City will look to win its first FA Cup final since 2011 against Watford, which won a thriller against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday.

Wolves started off strong in their matchup against Watford, taking a 0-1 lead with a 36th-minute goal. They doubled their lead when Raul Jiménez scored in the 62nd minute.

However, Watford orchestrated an incredible comeback.

Gerard Deulofeu scored in the 79th minute to bring Watford within a goal, and then a penalty was whistled against Wolves in stoppage time. Troy Deeney converted to send the game to extra time, where Deulofeu scored again to send Watford to the final.

Watford will attempt to make history and win their first FA Cup in the final against Man City on May 18th.

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Pep Guardiola and Manchester City won their second consecutive Carabao Cup title after defeating Chelsea on penalty kicks in Sunday’s final at Wembley Stadium.

The match ended 0-0 after the regulation period of 90 minutes plus 30 minutes of added time in which neither team was able to score a goal, sending the match to penalty kicks.

Chelsea and manager Maurizio Sarri had defended a potent Manchester City attack brilliantly and were surely happy with what had happened until a bizarre scene unfolded.

Sarri attempted to substitute off Chelsea keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, who suffered from cramps two times during the course of the game. He wanted to put in Chelsea’s second keeper, Willy Caballero, who is a speciality in saving penalty kicks and who spent time with Manchester City.

In an unprecedented display, Arrizabalaga openly defined Sarri’s orders and refused to leave the pitch, waving off the substitution. Sarri, furious, stormed off and allowed the Spanish keeper to stay in despite his wishes.

Arrizabalaga and Chelsea ended up losing 4-3 in penalty kicks after Raheem Sterling buried the winner in the last round of penalties, giving Man City the title.

Now, the real question is whether or not Sarri will be fired after losing the final and being undermined by one of his own players.

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