The staggering sum the Premier League is rumoured to be spending on the legal battle against Manchester City has been disclosed in a new report.APT rules were first introduced back in 2021 after fellow top-flight side Newcastle United were bought by a Saudi Arabia-led consortium.Within the report, it was claimed that the Premier League is spending millions on legal fees to fight this case.
In addition, it is believed that the focus of the Premier League’s legal personnel has been shifted to this case when they are also preparing for the hearing into City’s 115 charges relating to Profit and Sustainability rules, which is set to take place in November.The report stated: “City blame the Premier League for not regulating spending when clubs such as Manchester United were more dominant, arguing they have been prevented from monetising their brand in the way United did.
Football finance expert gives verdict on punishment Man City could face if found guilty of 115 FFP charges