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Bobby Vincent

Arsenal, Chelsea and Spurs to learn fate on possible sanctions over failed European Super League

Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham are reportedly all set for talks with the Premier League next week to find out their punishment over the controversial European Super League plans.

The London trio were 50% of the six top-flight clubs that planned on joining the 'breakaway' league before later withdrawing due to the nationwide uproar.

Many have called on the clubs to be punished and they are now set to find out their fate, with each team potentially being fined mass amounts of money.

According to Sky Sports, the Premier League will hold talks with the Gunners, the Blues, Spurs, Manchester City, Manchester United and Liverpool next week over fines that could total to tens of millions of pounds.

It has also been claimed that the top-flight are considering a one-off fine, or perhaps a smaller payment from the clubs, as well as a share of next season's broadcast income.

An initial proposal made from the Premier League earlier this month had plans of a £15m fine per club, as well as a suspended points deduction, the article states.

The six clubs, however, are 'expected to vigorously oppose any such attempt' in regards to having points deducted in the 2021/22 season.

The talks are set to take place before next weekend's Champions League final between Man City and Chelsea.

The plans to introduce a new competition - without relegation or promotion - was met with widespread condemnation, which forced the majority of the clubs to pull out very quickly after the proposal was announced.

Now, former professional footballers Gary Neville, Rio Ferdinand and Gary Lineker are leading a petition calling for an independent regulator to prevent a similar attempt in the future.

"As football fans, we were appalled by the attempt to set up a European Super League. It was a direct threat to the integrity of the game; destroying the concept of sporting merit and open competition," says the letter.

"Supporters came together with one voice to oppose the cynical power-grab by a group of wealthy owners. The furious protests were heard and the breakaway fell apart.

"Now we must make sure this never happens again. Without swift and direct intervention, the return of a European Super League will be a constant threat.

"We welcome the fan-led government review of the game and hope it leads to lasting change on an array of important concerns; including coordinated strategies to deal with racism, supporters’ representation within clubs, LGBTQ issues, ticket costs and the distribution of income. All of those aims can be realised if we take decisive action now."

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