Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says it is essential to “look after fans” as the North London club rejected involvement in the revised European Super League proposal, despite the fact Arsenal was one of 12 clubs that joined the original ESL plan in 2021.On Thursday, the European Court of Justice decided that banning clubs from joining the ESL was unlawful, and a revamped league was proposed hours later.”Football supporters and the passion they bring to games is the reason this game belongs to them,” said Arteta ahead of the Premier League derby against Liverpool on Saturday.”Their opinion is very important and we have to look after them,” he added.The Super league proposal: 64 clubs in Stars, Golden and Blue leaguesOn Friday, Arsenal joined Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester City and Manchester United in announcing their “position has not changed” on the ESL and confirming their commitment to Uefa competitions.”We remain in the same position and we love playing in the Champions League and will continue to do so,” said Arteta.”The conversations [with the owners] that we had were very clear after what happened two years ago. I think the club has issued a statement that is very clear and transparent. We’ll stick to that.”##NAJAVA_MECA_7759435##Newcastle boss Eddie Howe said he was against the idea of a Super League and agreed with Arteta that fans are the most important party in the discussion.”I’d probably say I’m against it if you want a clear decision because I like the structure as it is,” Howe said.”I think the big thing in England was our supporters of football let their feelings be known the previous time that this was mentioned, and really I think ultimately it’s their call which way they want this to go.”PREMIER LEAGUE – MATCHDAY 18Friday 23.00: (1.27) Aston Villa (6.25) Sheffield Utd (9.50)Saturday 15.30: (2.65) West Ham (3.40) Man.Utd. (2.80)18.00: (1.68) Fulham (3.70) Burnley (5.40)18.00: (1.85) Tottenham (3.80) Everton (4.50)18.00: (2.90) Nott.Forest (3.45) Bournemouth (2.55)18.00: (5.90) Luton (3.90) Newcastle (1.67)20.30: (2.45) Liverpool (3.50) Arsenal (3.00)Sunday 16.00: (4.00) Wolverhampton (3.60) Chelsea (2.00)***odds are subject to change
