Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson believes the Premier League season must be completed.

Liverpool are almost certain to end their 30-year wait for the title when football resumes after the coronavirus outbreak.

He also believes players will need 'three or four weeks minimum' to prepare for the return.

“Everyone is in total agreement we need an end to this season," Hodgson said.

“We don't want artificial means of deciding who wins the league, who gets into the Champions League, who gets relegated and promoted.

“Ideally our players would have three or four weeks' minimum to prepare for the first match back, but I accept there may have to be a squeeze on that timeframe.

“It might mean extra restrictions at our place of work - the training ground - for example. It may also mean that we have to play our nine remaining matches in a shorter period of time than we normally would have done, and subsequently receive a shorter break between the seasons.

“But I think with all of these sacrifices – and I am uncomfortable using that word in such a context - everyone will be more than happy to go along with what it takes in order to get playing again as soon as possible in order to get the season finished."