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Premier League players felt they were being put in a corner over coronavirus pay cuts - PFA chief

The UK government has once again been slammed for their stance on Premier League players and pay cuts

Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) chief Gordon Taylor criticised the government of the United Kingdom for putting Premier League players "into a corner".

Players were targeted by the government amid the coronavirus pandemic, told by health secretary Matt Hancock to "take a pay cut and play their part".

Premier League players launched #PlayersTogether – a project to help generate funds for the National Health Service (NHS).

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Taylor criticised the government's handling of the issue, accusing it of cornering players and being counterproductive.