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Premier League hierarchy under strain
First reported Oct 16, 1:53 AM ET · Latest Oct 16, 5:17 AM ET · Explainer updated Oct 16, 7:02 AM ET
Where things stand
Al Jazeera reports that Manchester United appears to be heading toward a crisis, with defender Lisandro Martínez apologising after criticizing the club as attention shifts from Manchester City to United. Earlier that day, BBC News questioned whether the Premier League’s traditional “Big Six” – Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur – is still a viable concept.
What changed
The latest Al Jazeera story moves from the BBC’s broad discussion of the “Big Six” to a specific focus on Manchester United’s internal turmoil and Martínez’s public apology.
Background
For many years the Premier League has been dominated by six clubs known as the “Big Six.” Recent commentary suggests this era may be ending. Within that context, Manchester City’s continued dominance is described as a “cloud” over the league, while Manchester United is facing criticism and potential instability, prompting a player apology.
What we don’t know yet
It remains unclear how Manchester United will resolve its apparent crisis and whether the “Big Six” will indeed dissolve or be redefined.
Timeline of reporting
- Man Utd veering towards crisis as Man City cloud hangs over Premier League — Al Jazeera
Lisandro Martinez apologises for his criticism after on-field spotlight shifts to Manchester United from City.
- Does the Premier League 'Big Six' still exist? — BBC News
For years the Premier League has had a defined 'Big Six', comprised of Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur., but could this era be coming to an end?
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