Man City Challenges Premier League Sponsorship Rules

Manchester City has intensified its legal dispute with the Premier League by urging the 19 other clubs and the FA not to approve new sponsorship regulations, which City claims are 'unlawful.' The controversy centers around the Associated Party Transaction regulations, which aim to ensure sponsorships with companies linked to club owners are fair and not inflated. Following a tribunal ruling that some aspects of the APT rules violated competition law, City argues the amendments remain unlawful and has threatened further legal action. Despite this, the Premier League maintains that their consultation process is sound and has accused City of making 'meritless' legal threats. The clubs are scheduled to vote on the proposed changes in an upcoming meeting, with City insisting that the previous rules should remain in effect until lawful amendments are made. Both Manchester City and the Premier League have declined to comment further on the matter.