UEFA's proposal for a safety net for Europe's biggest clubs if they miss out on Champions League qualification would have propelled Arsenal and Tottenham back into the lucrative competition in recent years, even though they did not qualify.
A group of Premier League clubs outside of the Big Six were infuriated when the top-flight was briefed on the plans last week, and they are now planning to oppose the change to qualification rules.
UEFA are proposing that, from 2024, the top four in the Premier League automatically qualify for the Champions League (as now), while two teams go into the Europa League and a seventh club enter the new Europa Conference League.