Premier League CEO Richard Masters has defended clubs using the government's furlough scheme, saying there is a real threat that some teams could go bust during the coronavirus pandemic.
Several Premier League clubs have come under intense criticism for furloughing their non-playing staff, allowing taxpayers to pay 80 per cent of their normal salaries.
Liverpool opted to furlough their employees but amid an outcry the Merseyside club walked back that decision on Monday, with chief executive officer Peter Moore admitting "we believe we came to the wrong conclusion last week."
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However, Newcastle, Tottenham, Bournemouth and Norwich have all applied to use the government’s furlough scheme, while other clubs, including Manchester City and Manchester United, have announced they will not use the scheme and pay their employees in full.