The Premier League's Big Six is already threatening to split over the backlash against the Super League breakaway.

Chelsea, Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal and Tottenham are all signed up to the competition.

But Politico's London reporter Alex Wickam has reported on social media today: "Hearing from a source with knowledge that one of the big six English clubs is now seriously considering pulling out of the Super League.

"They are accusing Liverpool and Manchester United — the 2 clubs leading the breakaway — of lying to them and “f***ing up"

"Major split in ESL."