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Angelo Ogbonna Slams 'Completely Unacceptable' EPL Response to COVID-19 Pandemic

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West Ham United defender Angelo Ogbonna has slammed the Premier League's reaction to the coronavirus pandemic.

It was announced on Friday that matches in English football's top flight were suspended until April 4. On Thursday, the Premier League had said it expected games to go ahead as planned, although it was later revealed that Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta had tested positive for the virus.

Speaking to Corriere della Sera (h/t Football Italia), Ogbonna offered a scathing assessment of how the Premier League has responded to the crisis:

"I am happy and relieved that everything has now been suspended, including the minor leagues.