Aston Villa chief executive Christian Purslow says Project Big Picture is 'highly unlikely' to gain traction in the Premier League as clubs meet to discuss the proposals for the first time.
Liverpool and Manchester United, as well as EFL chairman Rick Parry, are behind plans for a radical restructure of the Premier League that would bring increased funding for the EFL, reduce the top flight from 20 to 18 clubs and scrap the Carabao Cup and Community Shield.
Top flight clubs debated the contentious plans on Wednesday morning in an online video conference, with at least eight clubs, including Brighton, Burnley, Crystal Palace, Fulham, Sheffield United and West Brom, stating their opposition.