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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Lee Swettenham

European Super League and what Manchester United and Man City fans think has changed one year on

One year ago, a plan was hatched that would have changed the shape of football forever.

Manchester United, Liverpool, Manchester City, Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham signed up to take part in a breakaway league containing 20 of Europe's biggest clubs — the European Super League.

What followed over the next 48 hours was an almost unprecedented backlash from across the football fraternity, as governing bodies, governments, former players and — most importantly — fans shared their alarm and disdain for the plans. The owners of the clubs involved were accused of greed, and United and City fans particularly were left furious by the move.

But as the swell of opposition continued to grow unabated, Chelsea and City followed by United and the rest backed down from the plan, with Ed Woodward announcing his resignation as the Reds' executive vice-chairman. United fans' anger, particularly with the Glazers, remained high, and led to a pitch invasion at Old Trafford that led to the postponement of their fixture against Liverpool.

But 12 months on, what has changed? How has your club responded to the episode? Do you believe fans are held in more importance by clubs and the powers-that-be? Do you think the ESL might still return?

We want you to give us your thoughts to see what fans' attitudes are a year on from the debacle. Have your say in the survey here or using the form below. You can also debate the issue in the comments here.

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