Premier League considered play-off for fourth spot

24 May 2011 08:27
ShareRichard Scudamore has revealed Premier League chiefs considered the idea of introducing a play-off for the competition's fourth and final Champions League berth. [LNB]The plan would have involved the teams finishing fourth through to seventh in the Barclays Premier League vying for the right to enter the qualifying rounds of Europe's elite club competition. [LNB] Gunning for fourth spot: Arsenal would have faced Everton with the winner progressing to the final [LNB]This season, that would have resulted in fourth-placed Arsenal facing Everton, who came seventh, and Tottenham (fifth) playing Liverpool (sixth), with the winners of those matches advancing to the play-off final. [LNB]According to a report in the Daily Telegraph, a number of top-flight clubs were in favour of the idea, although Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal are thought to have voiced opposition. [LNB] Thumbs up: Everton boss David Moyes and Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish would've favoured the idea [LNB]Premier League chief executive Scudamore said: 'We had a look at it. There was some interest but ultimately it was felt to stick with [the current system].'[LNB] Fulham 2 Arsenal 2: Walcott makes a point but angry fans put the boot in Big-spending City are no better than us, claims Tottenham chief Redknapp[LNB]  

Source: Daily_Mail