Manchester City and Chelsea are preparing to withdraw from the European Super League after a huge backlash against the new league, ITV News understands.
It is understood the Premier League clubs are drawing up documentation to withdraw from the planned European breakaway league.
It comes after more than a day of criticism against the plans, which would see six English teams become part of a 12-strong European league, which also includes teams from Spain and Italy.
Manchester City’s decision to quit the plans leaves Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur as the four English teams still involved with the breakaway tournament.
BREAKING: Manchester City are expected to leave the Super League, per @Matt_Law_DT pic.twitter.com/7zO28sJLwP
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