Premier League won’t extend season despite fixture chaos

THE Premier League has ruled out extending the football season to cope with fixture chaos caused by the big freeze and insisted contingency plans are already in place to deal with a long list of postponed matches.

All but two matches had to be called off last weekend because of snow and ice, including the title six-pointer between Chelsea and Manchester United on Sunday, leaving managers concerned about fixture congestion later in the season.

United, for instance, have already seen two games postponed during the cold snap after their match at Blackpool was also affected, and Alex Ferguson’s side must balance their Premier League campaign with Champions League and FA Cup fixtures.