Arsenal and Liverpool are the only two Premier League clubs from the ‘Big Six’ yet to publicly distance themselves from European Super League relaunch after landmark court victory for breakaway attempt

Arsenal and Liverpool are the only two Premier League clubs from the 'Big Six' who have yet to publicly distance themselves from a relaunch of the European Super League, after a historic victory on the pitch could fuel the breakaway bid.

Manchester United immediately rejected the proposals, as did Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid.

Manchester City, Chelsea and Tottenham reiterated their loyalty to UEFA competitions later in the day.

Liverpool and Arsenal are said to still be against the plan after apologizing to fans for their initial involvement.

But as the two clubs failed to issue a statement this time, the Arsenal Supporters' Association called on their club to do so: 'Arsenal must immediately reassure its supporters by joining all other clubs and major football bodies and to reject any form of European football. Super League.

'Arsenal fans were united on this issue. KSE must demonstrate that it considers the self-interest of investors more important.'

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Manchester United, one of the Big Six who initially signed up to the £3 billion plan in 2021, backed the status quo, along with Atletico Madrid and Bayern Munich.

United said: 'Our position has not changed. We remain fully committed to participating in UEFA competitions and to working positively with UEFA, the Premier League and fellow clubs through the ECA in the further development of the European game.”

It took around five hours for Chelsea, Manchester City and Tottenham to follow suit with similar statements.

Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Inter Milan and Atletico Madrid were among those who excluded themselves from the plan.

The European Court of Justice ruled that UEFA had acted unlawfully in 2021 when it banned clubs from participating in the new competition. A new plan was quickly announced by a group called A22, with Real Madrid and Barcelona keen to play ball. But new laws will stop any Premier League involvement.

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After Thursday's ruling, A22 announced plans for a three-division competition with 64 teams – with promotion and relegation and without permanent members. Fans could watch for free on a new digital streaming platform.

Manchester United immediately rejected the proposals, as did Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid. Manchester City, Chelsea and Tottenham reiterated their loyalty to UEFA competitions later in the day.

“Today's judgment by the European Court of Justice does not change Chelsea FC's position,” the club said. “We believe that by working with the Premier League, the FA and other European clubs and through our strong relationship with UEFA and FIFA, we can continue to develop the European game together for the benefit of all.”

And the UK government was quick to point out that, as part of the creation of a new independent regulator, the upcoming legislation will 'prevent clubs from participating in similar breakaway competitions in the future'.

The new Football Governance Bill, together with the extreme reaction from supporters two years ago, is expected to provide sufficient deterrence in the short term.

In the wake of the collapse, a Premier League Owner's Charter was introduced, in which clubs agreed 'not to engage in the creation of new competition formats outside the rules of the Premier League'.

The ruling comes as a huge blow to FIFA and UEFA, which are led by Gianni Infantino and Aleksander Ceferin respectively

Following the European Court of Justice ruling, the Football Supporters Association said: 'There is no place for an ill-conceived breakaway super league. Supporters, players and clubs have already made it clear that they do not want a close competition; we all want to see the trigger pulled on the walking dead monstrosity that is the European Zombie League.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino said the development “changes nothing.” “Historically we have hosted the best competitions in the world and this will continue to be the case in the future,” he added.

His UEFA counterpart, Aleksander Ceferin, added that “football is not for sale.” “I hope they know what they're doing, but I'm not so sure,” Ceferin said.

'We won't try to stop them. They can create whatever they want. I hope they start their top competition as soon as possible… with two clubs. Football is not for sale.'