39th game back on agenda
Following the success of the Asia Trophy involving Premier League clubs, Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore has revived the idea of a round of fixtures to be played abroad.
Richard Scudamore first advanced the idea in 2008, but it was dropped after a tidal wave of opposition from fans. However, he thinks that there is now an increasing recognition from fans that the Premier League and its clubs are a global success story.