Arsenal are growing frustrated at the progress and complexity of talks with their squad over wage cuts.

While global sport remains at a standstill due to the coronavirus pandemic, 20 players from some of European football's biggest clubs will substitute their boots for controllers as they compete in the EA Sports's Fifa 20 Stay and Play Cup.

Gary Neville has expressed concern for EFL players whose contracts are set to expire this summer who will face a real problem finding new clubs as a result of the huge financial problems caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

Wigan Athletic's footballers have agreed to defer some of their wages during the coronavirus crisis, the Championship club confirmed on Thursday.

Arsenal are set to become the first Premier League club to agree a significant wage cut with their players, in a potentially milestone development for the top flight.

Maurizio Sarri has revealed how he shared a "conflicted relationship" with his Chelsea squad but admits he misses the Premier League, describing it as "extraordinary".

Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta has delivered a detailed insight into the meticulous planning that goes into shaping his tactical vision for his side.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says the club's psychologist is in "constant communication" with the players to help them work through the coronavirus pandemic.

So you're cooped up indoors and much of the professional football across the globe has been suspended for the time being.

So you're cooped up indoors and much of the professional football across the globe has been suspended for the time being.

So you're cooped up indoors and much of the professional football across the glob has been suspended for the foreseeable future.

So you're cooped up indoors and professional football has been suspended for the foreseeable future.

AS Roma have announced that their players and coaching staff will forgo four months' salary to ease the financial strain on the club due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Premier League footballers' Players Together initiative has made it's first contribution to the NHS as they battle against the coronavirus pandemic, according to reports.

Watford will become the third Premier League club to agree wage deferrals with their squad this week.

Manchester United staff are assisting the club's players with everything from psychological support to cooking lessons during the coronavirus lockdown.

With the Premier League on hold, players will be swapping their boots for controllers as they take to battle on FIFA 20 in the inaugural ePremier League Invitational tournament starting today (April 21).

Mesut Ozil is believed to be among three Arsenal players stalling on a pay-cut.

The squad will defer their salaries by up to 30 per cent

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Arsenal have been forced to follow neighbours Tottenham in reminding their squad of lockdown guidelines after four Gunners players were caught flouting social-distancing measures.

Unlike Arsenal, Chelsea's deal is not expected to include any incentives to earn any money lost further down the line

With football across the globe on hold, it seems the perfect time to load up a new​ FIFA 20 career mode save.

With football across the globe on pause, it seems the perfect time to load up a new​ FIFA 20 career mode save.

With football across the globe on hold, now seems the perfect time to load up a new​ FIFA 20 career mode save.

So you're cooped up indoors and most of the professional football fixtures across the globe have been suspended for the forseeable future.

So you're cooped up indoors and most of the professional football fixtures across the globe have been suspended for the forseeable future.

So you're cooped up indoors and most of the professional football fixtures across the globe have been suspended for the time being.

Premier League clubs face the prospect of paying inflated wages to keep hold of out of contract players if they press ahead with plans to complete the season.

Aston Villa have become the latest Premier League club to announce the agreement of salary deferrals with players during the coronavirus shutdown.

Chelsea's first team will not take a pay cut and will instead be asked to continue supporting various charities during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Arsenal players will be permitted limited access to the club's London Colney training grounds from next week.

Liverpool are enjoying a season few have bettered over the years and should be celebrating their first ever Premier League title.

West Ham have joined Arsenal in allowing players to return to their training ground, as football took the first decisive steps towards a resumption.

Arsenal fans have, somewhat unsurprisingly, identified centre-back as Mikel Arteta's problem position ahead of this summer's transfer window.

Premier League clubs have put all players based abroad on standby as a return to training draws near.

Before the suspension of the 2019-20 Premier League campaign, West Ham were embroiled in a fierce fight to retain their top-flight status.

Spanish midfielder Dani Ceballos has revealed Arsenal players showed signs of coronavirus symptoms following manager Mikel Arteta's diagnosis, but were not tested.

Tottenham have become the latest Premier League club to allow players to return to their training ground.

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The Premier League has reportedly advised clubs that they should consider recalling players and staff who are currently abroad as Project Restart gathers pace.

Crystal Palace are preparing for an imminent return to training as the Eagles begin to work back towards a normal routine.

Arsenal are planning to surprise thousands of supporters with phone calls from current players and club legends during the coronavirus pandemic.

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has revealed Premier League players are "scared" ahead of a potential return amid the coronavirus pandemic.

With football across the globe on hold, it seems the perfect moment to load up a new​ FIFA 20 career mode save.

With football across the globe on hold, it seems the perfect moment to load up a new​ FIFA 20 career mode save.

With football across the globe on hold, it seems the perfect moment to load up a new​ FIFA 20 career mode save.

With football across the globe on pause, it seems the ideal moment to load up a new​ FIFA 20 career mode save.

All but two of Chelsea's players currently overseas are expected to return by Sunday amid talks over the possible resumption of the Premier League season amid the coronavirus pandemic.