PREMIER LEAGUE GET HOT UNDER THE COLLAR

Last updated : 09 July 2002 By Editor
'Concern is growing among Premier League clubs about the power wielded off the pitch by Manchester United and their arrogant attitude during debates affecting the future of all teams in the division. This came to a head at the summer meeting of the Premiership during negotiations about the academies. What really infuriated United's rivals was their assertion that young players from all over the country - rather than those within the currently permitted travelling distance from Manchester - would benefit from working with the Old Trafford coaches.'