Man City launch legal action against Premier League commercial rules: report
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London: Manchester City have launched legal action against the Premier League alleging discrimination in a move that could have far reaching consequ...
London: Manchester City have launched legal action against the Premier League alleging "discrimination" in a move that could have far-reaching consequences for the English top flight, The Times reported on Tuesday.
The Times said the recently crowned champions would try to end the league's associated party transaction (APT) rules, which they are understood to claim are unlawful, and seek damages.
The Premier League tightened rules regarding APTs, relating to clubs signing sponsorship deals with companies linked to their owners, in February.
The Times added the dispute between City and the Premier League would be settled after a two-week arbitration hearing starting next Monday.
Abu Dhabi-owned City sealed a fourth straight Premier League title last month, underlining their domination of the English game over the past decade.