Ed Woodward has opened up on Manchester United's involvement in the controversial Project Big Picture plans as the chief executive denied the move was a 'behind closed doors power grab'.
United and Liverpool, as well as EFL chairman Rick Parry, were this October behind plans for a radical restructure of the Premier League that would bring increased funding for the EFL, reduce the top flight from 20 to 18 clubs and scrap the League Cup and Community Shield.
The plans were overwhelmingly rejected by the other top flight clubs at a dramatic meeting between shareholders, although the Premier League agreed to fast-track a strategic review which will include all elements of Liverpool and United’s controversial proposal.