Points-per-game system to decide Premier League if season is curtailed

A threshold of how much of the season needs to be played has yet to be agreed

Points per game could be used to decide this season’s Premier League champions. Picture: PA

Premier League clubs have signed off on using a points-per-game system if the season is ended early by the coronavirus pandemic.

The plans for curtailment were agreed at the last shareholders meeting but were formally voted in on Tuesday, the PA news agency understands.