In just two days the Super League, dream of 12 of Europe’s richest clubs, lay in ruins after supporters of the six
Premier League teams rose up against the owners. But will their anger have a lasting effect on the game?
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This time last week, seven long days ago, there was a reassuring, business-as-usual vibe to the English Premier League.
Manchester City were disappearing from view at the top of the table;
Tottenham Hotspur were underperforming and disgruntled; Newcastle United were for sale. All as it should be.