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The Premier League face 'very messy' legal action if three teams are not promoted from the Championship, insists EFL chief Rick Parry as he promises a decision on resuming the season 'in days'

EFL chairman Rick Parry has warned the Premier League that they face a 'very messy' situation if three Championship clubs aren't promoted this season.

Speaking via videolink to the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee on Tuesday, Parry confirmed that discussions with top-flight officials have led him to believe that promotion and relegation will go ahead as normal.

But the former Liverpool chief admits that 'the lawyers are going to get wealthy' if the Premier League go back on their word and don't allow the second tier's top three clubs up next season.