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Inside the Premier League 'salary cap': New plans to stop football's super-rich from dominating could be voted into place TODAY... so who do they impact? How would it work? And will there be more points deductions?

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Premier League clubs will today be asked to support a proposed 'salary cap' designed to stop the super-rich dominating everyone else.

Amid concerns over the widening gulf between the financial 'haves' and 'have nots' in England's top flight, plans to introduce controls on squad costs and maintain competitive balance are set to be voted on.

But how would they work, who is opposed to the idea and would it make much difference? Mail Sport has everything you need to know here.

The Premier League - won last season by Manchester City - wants to introduce a 'salary cap' to maintain competitive balance, with a key vote on the proposals scheduled for Monday

The Premier League - won last season by Manchester City - wants to introduce a 'salary cap' to maintain competitive balance, with a key vote on the proposals scheduled for Monday

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