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Player divide now threatens English Premier League's restart

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Brighton & Hove Albion v Manchester City - The American Express Community Stadium, Brighton, Britain - May 12, 2019 Manchester City's Sergio Aguero poses with the trophy as he celebrates winning the Premier League. [Action Images via Reuters/John Sibley]

The Premier League’s bid to restart the season in June is in danger of being derailed by a heated debate between players about the risks of playing amid the coronavirus crisis.

While Premier League chiefs believe completing the campaign is essential to safeguard the financial and sporting future of the game, some stars are not so convinced.

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