- Dec 20, 2004
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Premier League rejects fourth-place play-offs idea
The Premier League has revealed it will not pursue the idea of a play-off for fourth place and the final Champions League spot.
At the Premier League's board meeting on Thursday, chairmen decided against looking into the proposal any further at this stage.
Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal were reportedly quick to voice their opposition.
However, other clubs were keen on the idea in principle.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/8549867.stm
The Premier League has revealed it will not pursue the idea of a play-off for fourth place and the final Champions League spot.
At the Premier League's board meeting on Thursday, chairmen decided against looking into the proposal any further at this stage.
Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal were reportedly quick to voice their opposition.
However, other clubs were keen on the idea in principle.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/8549867.stm