The Premier League’s so called “big 5” clubs’ executives met to discuss and debate changes to the Champions League. With discussions across Europe over the future of the competition and proposals that could include guaranteed entry in the competition for the biggest teams.
Those seen leaving the meeting were Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward, Chelsea chairman, Bruce Buck, Arsenal’s chief executive, Ivan Gazidis, City’s chief executive, Ferran Soriano, and the Liverpool chief executive, Ian Ayre.
According to the Guardian, sources at Chelsea, Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool and Arsenal admitted debating the format.