Andy Burnham demands answers after Sky choose not to show interview ahead of Everton vs Manchester United

Andy Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester, wants to know why Sky opted against showing an interview with him before Everton’s defeat to Manchester United.

Burnham, who is an Everton season-ticket holder, has written to Alison Brittain, the chairwoman of the Premier League, to accuse the organisation of an 'abuse of process' and 'regulatory malpractice'. The move came after the Goodison Park club was docked 10 points after being found guilty of breaching profit and sustainability rules.

And in a separate interview with the broadcaster, filmed before the Blues lost 3-0 to Erik ten Hag’s side on Sunday afternoon, former Cabinet Minister Burnham called for the Premier League to drop their 10-point penalty against the Blues. However, Sky decided not to broadcast the interview.

I saw Everton youngster on the training pitch and knew he'd be a huge hit

Dyche makes pledge to Everton fans after Man United and points deduction protest

Asked by Mail Sport about the decision made by the broadcaster, Burnham said: “I don’t know why it wasn’t broadcast and I’d very much like an explanation. As a former Cabinet Minister, I don’t expect third parties to decide what I can and cannot say."

Before he added: “There seems to be a wider picture here, with views expressed by Evertonians at the game being silenced too.

“I find all this very troubling. They’ve have denied us our points. It surely can’t be right to deny Evertonians our voice as well?"

The broadcaster also came under pressure from Blues supporters on Saturday when it opted against showing an anti-Premier League banner during Manchester City’s draw with Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium.

The banner, which was organised by The 1878s Everton fan group, read 'Premier League =