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Crystal Palace chief Steve Parish warns Premier League clubs will be like 'airlines' if they don't start playing again by August as he admits coronavirus crisis has left the top-flight facing a 'doomsday scenario'

Premier League clubs could be hit with a financial crisis similar to those faced by airlines across the world if football doesn't return by August, Crystal Palace chief Steve Parish has claimed.

Top-flight officials are currently locked in talks over Project Restart, which aims to resume the current season behind closed doors in June.

But with no guarantee of it being possible - and reports that fans may not be allowed to attend games for the whole of the following campaign if it goes ahead - Parish is concerned about the consequences of having no matches to play.