Premier League concerns on Champions League revamp: “How can you justify rewarding Arsenal’s worst season in a generation with tens of millions of Champions League money?”
PA Images | Arsenal's players look on dejected at the final whistle during the Premier League match against Brighton at the Emirates Stadium in London in May 2109.
Concerns about UEFA encroaching on domestic rights deals, player burn out and ‘steady creep’ of elite club control. Eighth placed Arsenal would have qualified for Champions League this year under the proposals.
UEFA proposing a 90 per cent increase in Champions League games under the revamp, with extra match days before Christmas.
Media rights expert: “Big six clubs really need a careful think about whether that's going to benefit them long term or damage the Premier League overall and therefore harm them in the long term.”
“Cast back 40 years…(and) Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest would be part of it. Why should any club have their position enshrined at the top?” says a critical Premier League club executive.
16 February 2021 - 12:47 PM
Get smarter in minutes. Straight to your inbox
21-day free trial
Activate instantly with the link we’ll send you.
