The Premier League warns clubs considering breaking away (Picture: Getty)The Premier League, its European counterparts and UEFA have released a joint statement condemning plans for a European Super League and will consider banning any teams that take part in the breakaway format. 12 clubs from England, Spain and Italy have been in talks to join a new league format which would effectively bring an end to the Uefa Champions League. The Premier League’s ‘big six’ – Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham – are understood to be among those clubs to have signed up for the new format which would operate without qualification or relegation. But a joint statement from UEFA, the English Football Association, the Premier League, the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), La Liga, the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) and Lega Serie A has strongly hit back at the ‘cynical project’ – warning of heavy sanctions for those involved. MORE : Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists Manchester United can pip Manchester City to Premier League titleMORE : Sheffield United relegated from the Premier League as Norwich earn promotionFollow Metro Sport across our social channels, on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Source: Metro April 18, 2021 15:37 UTC