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<p>The management of competitive programmes is a matter for the relevant National
Governing Body which, in this instance, is the Football Association (FA), but clearly
it is incumbent on the FA and Premier League to explain this decision and why it is
in the interests of fans.</p><p>We expect the FA and Premier League to consult with
the English Football League (EFL) and other leagues further down the pyramid on moves
such as this and reach agreements collectively.</p><p>The Secretary of State and I
regularly engage with national governing bodies, and I will shortly be meeting with
the FA to discuss this, alongside a range of issues.</p>
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