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Premier League: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson condemns 'Project Big Picture' to reform league

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has expressed his deep concern over a radical plan by Liverpool and Manchester United to revamp English football, saying it "undermines trust in football governance".

Premier League slams Project Big Picture, the radical revamp plan backed by Liverpool, Manchester United

Among the proposals being considered are a reduction in the Premier League from 20 to 18 teams, the abolition of the League Cup and the Community Shield and greater voting power for 'big six' clubs.

Premier League: Liverpool, Manchester United behind proposals to reduce league size to 18 teams

The plan envisages giving 250 million pounds and larger annual contributions to EFL clubs, who are struggling due to no fans being allowed into stadiums during the pandemic.

English football structure faces 'collapse' unless clubs receive emergency help, letter warns government

The government announced last week that plans for spectators to return to sports venues from 1 October had been scrapped due to a spike in coronavirus infections.

Coronavirus Outbreak: England Football League aiming to broadcast all games in event of league resuming 'behind closed doors'

Clubs from England’s Football League (EFL), the three divisions below the Premier League, have been told that when the action does return it is likely to be without fans present but that all games should be broadcast live.

English Football League needs 56 days to finish season, playoffs in all three divisions, says EFL chief

The EFL, which oversees the three divisions below the Premier League — the Championship, League One and League Two — also said matches may be held without fans in attendance.