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Premier League Postpones Meeting on Manchester City’s APT Dispute

Liverpool, UK. Sunday 13th October 2024, Barclays Women’s Super League: Liverpool FC Women Vs Manchester City Women at Anfield. Jenna Clark waving to fans after their defeat to Manchester City. Credit James Giblin/Alamy Live News.
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A crucial Premier League meeting about Manchester City’s dispute over APT rules has been postponed. The legal battle focuses on the Associated Party Transactions rules, which were recently challenged by Manchester City. This postponement highlights the ongoing tension between the club and the league.

  • The meeting was expected to involve discussions with legal and financial advisory groups.
  • The APT rules were deemed unlawful in a recent arbitration panel decision.
  • Manchester City claims the rules have been anti-competitive since 2021.

Manchester City recently scored a legal victory, challenging the Premier League’s regulatory framework. The Premier League’s scheduled meeting to address this ongoing legal dispute has been postponed, as revealed in a recent tweet by Times Sport. The dispute centers on the Associated Party Transactions (APT) rules, which were deemed unlawful in a recent arbitration panel decision.


Despite Manchester City’s legal win, the Premier League continues to uphold the necessity of the APT rules to maintain competition integrity. The league has invested over £50 million in legal advice to navigate these regulatory challenges. The decision not only impacts Manchester City but also has broader implications for how the Premier League manages financial regulations.

Implications for the Premier League

The postponement of the meeting underscores the complexity of the dispute and its potential ramifications on the Premier League’s governance. Manchester City argues that the APT rules have been anti-competitive since their introduction in 2021, claiming the Premier League misled clubs about the tribunal’s verdict. The league acknowledges certain shortcomings but remains committed to maintaining a robust financial regulation system.

Future of Financial Regulations

The ongoing legal battle between Manchester City and the Premier League could lead to significant changes in the league’s regulatory framework. The Premier League’s commitment to maintaining competition integrity is being tested, and the outcome of this dispute may set a precedent for future financial regulations within the league.

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