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Premier League waits for sun to shine on chilly UK media market

A Premier League umbrella in the snow during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Leicester City at Anfield. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)

UK sports rights experts say the English Premier League will delay its domestic media rights auction until April or May with a view to having deals in place prior to Euro 2020, which begins on June 11.

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