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Owners of the Premier League's top clubs met up for dinner in New York - and they chose a popular eatery
The Glazers of Manchester United, John W Henry of Liverpool and Arsenal's Ivan Gazidis were all present at the Locanda Verde restaurant meeting
Likely topic was the distribution of PL overseas TV rights, with their meal occurring just seven days before a second meeting of clubs

Published: 17:30 EDT, 26 October 2017 | Updated: 05:40 EDT, 27 October 2017

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English football's traditional Big Three clubs — Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool — have held talks in New York, further eroding collective top-flight power.

Having dinner together in Italian restaurant Locanda Verde in the trendy Tribeca district last week were Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis, Liverpool's principal owner John W Henry, Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward and club-owning Glazer brothers Avram and Joel.

The unlikely dining companions made no secret of their summit, choosing such a popular eatery that they were photographed by an Arsenal fan.

(L-R) Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward, Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis, Man United co-owners Avi Glazer and Joel Glazer and Liverpool principal owner John W Henry met up for dinner in New York recently

The likely topic was the distribution of Premier League overseas TV rights, with their meal occurring just seven days before a second meeting of clubs.

This was later cancelled because the 20 are in deadlock — split 11-9 against changes wanted by the Big Six, when a 14-6 majority is needed.

(L-R) John W Henry (Liverpool), Ivan Gazidis (Arsenal) and Ed Woodward (Manchester United) each attended

Avi (second left) and Joel Glazer (second right) - pictured at Old Trafford in 2016 - were also in attendance in New York

TYPICAL MEAL AT LOCANDA VERDE

Starter - Whole Wheat Chitarra spring mushrooms, black pepper, uovo - $25

Main - Grilled Local Swordfish eggplant caponata, panelle, tomato vinaigrette - $38

Desert - Roasted Apricot Fantasia: pistachio gelato, vin santo crema, salted caramel sauce - $16

But a Big Three union in the Big Apple changes the dynamic, when it had been the Big Six agitating for a larger share of TV money.

Arsenal said Gazidis was in New York to see owner Stan Kroenke and it had been a dinner to discuss NFL meetings.

United said Woodward was catching up with the Glazers around the same NFL talks, while Henry was there for the 'common interests' of the Premier League.

There is no indication as to which of the multi-millionaires picked up what would have been a sizeable bill, with prices for wine going up to $960 (£730) for a bottle of Brunello di Montalcino 2000.