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Report: European Super League Planned for 2021, Arsenal to Opt Out

Arsenal reportedly do not wish to break away from the Premier League to form a European Super League, despite being mooted as a potential founder of one in 2021.

In a report published by German outlet Der Spiegel based on Football Leaks documents, the Gunners are said to have attended a meeting alongside Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea back in 2016 to discuss the possibility of a Super League.

However, per Sky Sports' Lyall Thomas, sources at Arsenal said "they consider it important to be involved in conversations about the future direction of the game, both domestically and in Europe," but they are committed to the Premier League and are "unaware" of a proposed Super League launching in 2021.