Play-offs are about revenue not fairness Liz. They occur in Rugby too.
For me the clubs that have accumulated the most points over the whole season are those to be rewarded.
So whether it be two up or three no second chance for 4 or below!
PS But The Mackems did it by the rules lead by an unknown Coach with a squad costing just £17M (lots of local lads). They now have to contend with the likes of Man C who started a PL game with a team costing squillions without a British Player last week. The task is to stay up.