Tottenham side with the Premier League in their legal battle against Manchester City
As per The Times UK, Manchester City has shocked everyone when they filed a legal suit against The Premier League over commercial rules. Tottenham Hotspur have taken side with the Premier League and provided them with information to help with their defence in the lawsuit. The legal action has caused a civil war in the league.
Mail Sport has learned that Chelsea, Aston Villa, and Newcastle sympathize with Manchester City’s stance as they enter into conflict with the Premier League over financial regulations. Ahead of a Monday hearing where City aims to challenge restrictions on spending by companies linked to club owners, these three clubs perceive City’s concerns as legitimate.
Chelsea has issued a statement contesting the updated regulations regarding associated party transactions (APT), particularly concerning ownership of multiple clubs. Additionally, Villa’s co-owner, Egyptian billionaire Nassef Sawiris, shares frustrations with City’s chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak over imposed spending limits, reflecting a close relationship between the two.
Around 10 to 12 clubs have expressed support for the Premier League and its regulations, framing the situation as a kind of internal dispute. Among these supporters are Manchester United, Arsenal, Fulham, Wolves, Brighton, and Tottenham. Some have provided testimony, while others have submitted letters in support.
City, facing 115 charges of violating Premier League spending rules, have initiated legal proceedings seeking changes to APT regulations, which were introduced following the Saudi-backed Newcastle takeover in November 2021. They also seek damages, alleging that the current system unfairly targets clubs with Middle Eastern ownership, characterizing it as a product of “tyranny of the majority” and discriminatory.
It will be interesting to see how these events pan out in the upcoming months as
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