Liverpool won the Premier League for the first time last seasonIt was among the most turbulent and seismic weeks in the history of English club football. Furthermore, the Premier League believes that some EFL clubs are using Covid-19 as a smokescreen for overspending and unsustainable business models. A key element of PBP is the idea that Premier League clubs will be able to sell eight matches direct to overseas viewers themselves. "The stand-off between the Premier League and the EFL requires independent mediation. PBP has exposed significant self-interest at the top of the game and the Premier League, despite its superior regulation, is no longer exempt from examination.

Source: BBC October 18, 2020 07:30 UTC