Crystal Palace co-owner Steve Parish has labelled Newcastle United's transformation since the takeover as a 'fantastic news story for football'. However, the businessman feels Premier League rules need to ensure the division remains a 'fair and level playing field'.
Parish sat down with Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville on the latest edition of the Overlap to discuss the state of football in the country along with the fallout of the failed Super League. The former Manchester United full-back raised the subject of state-run clubs, and the risk it can pose to the competitive balance in the Premier League, given the fact Manchester City have won their fifth title in six seasons.
Newcastle's protracted takeover was eventually approved in October 2021 after the Premier League received 'legally-binding assurances' over the separation between the Saudi Arabian state and the Kingdom's Public Investment Fund. However, this has not prevented sustained criticism in the intervening period, with calls for the league to re-examine the deal emerging as recently as March.
