The Premier League remains the "most competitive league in Europe", its chief executive Richard Masters says.
Masters has dismissed the idea that England's top clubs are pulling away from the rest of the division.
Champions Manchester City finished 20 points clear of fifth place last season - with Liverpool 37 points above fifth spot when they were top in 2019-20.
"I don't think that is the case," said Masters, asked if the gap was widening between the top clubs and the rest.
"It certainly hasn't been proven yet."
Masters, who took up his position at the Premier League in December 2019, added: "I am expecting this season to be competitive and there are a chasing pack of clubs who want to get into those European places.