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Manchester City Sues Premier League Over APT Rules with 115 Charges Looming, Hearing Next Week

Jun 5, 2024, 10:12 AM

Manchester City has initiated legal action against the Premier League over its Associated Party Transaction (APT) rules, with 115 charges looming. The club argues that these rules, which restrict payments from companies closely connected with a club's owners, were designed to stifle their success, referring to it as a 'tyranny of the majority.' Legal professionals have deemed the Premier League's regulations as 'legally sound,' and the league is determined to defend its rules vigorously. The hearing is set to take place next week. Manchester City claims that the rules are discriminatory and that other clubs are ganging up on them. The club's case may have been stronger if Newcastle United had joined them in the discrimination claim, but they did not. The challenge has been in preparation since February. Additionally, Manchester City has complained of London club bias.