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Premier League academy sides set to reject EFL Trophy offer - reports
Barnsley won the Johnstone's Paint Trophy last season. A number of Premier League clubs have decided to opt out of entering their academy sides into the revamped English Football League Trophy, according to reports. Sixteen top-category clubs were invited to join the 48 clubs from League One and League Two in an attempt to spruce up the competition -- formerly known as the Johnstone's Paint Trophy -- starting this season. But of those sides, PA Sport reported that London clubs Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham are set to decline the offer. Spurs and Chelsea are reportedly concerned about scheduling clashes with international breaks while it is believed Arsenal are happy with the current...
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