May 19th 2024.
Richard Masters, the chief executive of the Premier League, attended Arsenal's final game of the season against Everton at the Emirates Stadium. However, there were concerns about his absence from the expected crowning of Manchester City as champions at the Etihad Stadium. Some speculated that Masters was avoiding the potential controversy surrounding City's ongoing financial investigation. But Masters denied these claims, stating that he had already planned to attend the Arsenal match with Premier League chair Alison Britain.
Masters also praised the competitiveness of this season's Premier League, despite City's dominance and the tight race for the title. He emphasized the importance of having important matches in the final round of the season and praised the performances of the clubs, players, and managers. He also noted the multiple European spots up for grabs, including Aston Villa's surprise top-four finish.
Speaking on the title race, Masters highlighted the increasing frequency of thrilling finishes in recent years, with the current season being the third in the last six to come down to the final day. He expressed his hope for this trend to continue in the future.
In addition to the action on the pitch, Premier League clubs will also be discussing the implementation of VAR at an upcoming meeting. While there have been some frustrations with the technology, Masters stated that the league is looking to improve and maintain its use.
Overall, Masters praised the season as a whole and expressed his excitement for the future of the Premier League. He also addressed the ongoing financial investigation into Manchester City, stating that it is important for the league to maintain transparency and continue to deliver thrilling competitions for the enjoyment of the fans.
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