Tbh, this is the format the modern game probably deserves - there hasn’t been any real competition in most leagues for years so why not do away with the pretence completely?
Gutted for the fans and all the small businesses out there that rely on that income trickling down from the top, but I have absolutely zero sympathy for the Premier League, UEFA, any of the other clubs or the government. They made this monster when they allowed spending and wages get out of control, and now self-preservation is kicking in after the pandemic...