The Premier League has publicly discussed on the need for stakeholders of the game to work together on common interest rather than been flustered on different platforms regarding the future structuring of the English League.

TalkSPORTS revealed on Liverpool and Man United's recent invention on the English game, which includes plans to reduce the Premier League to 18 teams, abolish the League Cup and Community Shield, which would give greater power to the 'big six', known as ‘Project Big Picture.’

The reform plan revealed by sky sports was drawn up by Liverpool's owners, Fenway Sports Group, which was started in 2017 and is seen as a radical change to football governance, accelerated by the coronavirus pandemic due to the financial situation facing many EFL clubs.

The PL was quick to intervene when the article was first reported by the Daily Telegraph on Sunday after EFL chairman Rick Parry and former Liverpool chief executive, has strongly backed the plan saying, “This is a proposal to reset the long-term future of the English pyramid.

"This would produce long-term sustainability for all of our clubs. It would narrow the gap between the Championship and the Premier League. It would abolish parachute payments, which create a major imbalance within the Championship. Plus, there's a short-term package of immediate relief.

"It probably is the biggest idea since the formation of the Premier League. In terms of rebalancing the game, providing fairer shares for all, securing the financial future of the pyramid - for us, it's extremely attractive."

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"The Premier League expressed disappointment at the chair of the EFL concluding-support and have asked every information to be carried out “through the proper channels enabling all clubs and stakeholders the opportunity to contribute.”

“We have seen media reports today regarding a plan to restructure football in this country.

"English football is the world's most watched and has a vibrant, dynamic and competitive league structure that drives interest around the globe.

“To maintain this position, it is important that we all work together.

“Both the Premier League and The FA support a wide-ranging discussion on the future of the game, including its competition structures, calendar and overall financing particularly in light of the effects of COVID-19.

“Football has many stakeholders, therefore this work should be carried out through the proper channels enabling all clubs and stakeholders the opportunity to contribute.

“In the Premier League's view, a number of the individual proposals in the plan published today could have a damaging impact on the whole game and we are disappointed to see that Rick Parry, Chair of the EFL, has given his on-the-record support.

“The Premier League has been working in good faith with its clubs and the EFL to seek a resolution to the requirement for COVID-19 rescue funding.

“This work will continue.”