The Premier League is approaching a crossroads and, on Monday, England's top tier will decide if the show can go on.
A spate of Covid outbreaks among a number of clubs has led to nine postponements over the past week, leading to calls for a 'firebreak' shutdown in which teams can combat the spread within their dressing rooms and return to action.
Top flight clubs are split over whether such a break should go ahead, with Brentford boss Thomas Frank stressing: 'Covid cases are going through the roof at all Premier League clubs, everyone is dealing with it and having problems.