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The Premier League is reportedly putting contingency plans in place in the event of the 2019-20 season being cancelled because of COVID-19, which would include division leaders Liverpool being handed the trophy.
According to the Daily Telegraph, the prospect of extending the campaign is challenging, as a number of players' contracts with their respective clubs expire on June 30.
The report continued:
"Calling a halt to the season would be no less chaotic. That has resulted in discussions taking place inside some Premier League teams over proposals that could be put forward if the season could not be played to a conclusion.