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Premier League clubs and FA head into meetings amid reform plan row

Liverpool's Naby Keita, centre, takes the ball past Brighton defenders during the English Premier League soccer match between Brighton and Liverpool at Falmer Stadium in Brighton, England, Wednesday, July 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Daniel Leal Olivas,Pool)

Premier League clubs will break their silence over the much criticised proposals for major changes to the structure of England's top flight, when they meet this week amidst talk of a 'civil war' within the game.

The Football Association (FA) will also hold a scheduled council meeting on Thursday when the issue is also expected to be raised. As the governing body for English football, the FA itself holds a 'golden share' which would allow it to block major changes.

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