8 LAWYER MONTHLY JULY 2024 In the shadow of their looming 115 charges for financial breaches of the Premier League’s rules, Manchester City have launched a legal case against the Premier League’s commercial rules. There had been reports as early as February that the Premier League may face legal action for a tightening of the rules on associated party transactions (APT). An arbitration hearing has been set for 10-21 June and it appears that the action is centred on whether this rule change was fair or compatible with the Premier League. APT is a mechanism that allows club owners to sponsor their teams through their other businesses. This allows the club more revenue to spend, making it easier to comply with the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR), which have plagued the league this year with Nottingham Forest and Everton being punished with points deductions for not complying. What does this mean? Whilst Manchester City may have a case in terms of their rivals attempting to stifle their success, it’s hard to look at this without cynicism. American singer, songwriter, and actor, Justin Timberlake has been charged with drink-driving authorities have said. Manchester City to Launch A Legal Case Against the Premier League NEWS
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