Manchester City Escalates Legal Fight Against Premier League Over Financial Rules

The club challenges recent amendments to sponsorship regulations, citing competition law concerns and claiming unfair treatment.

Manchester City has filed a new legal challenge against the Premier League, contesting amendments to the Associated Party Transaction (APT) rules approved in November 2024 by a majority of clubs.
The APT rules aim to ensure sponsorships and financial transactions involving club owners are conducted at fair market value to prevent financial manipulation.
City argues that the amendments are unlawful and that the original tribunal ruling rendered the APT rules void, while the Premier League maintains the changes comply with competition law.
This is the third ongoing legal case between Manchester City and the Premier League, including over 100 alleged financial rule breaches against the club, which are still under review.
Rival clubs fear City’s legal success could weaken financial regulations, potentially disrupting competitive balance in the Premier League.