Manchester City’s legal action and Premier League regulations

Simon Leaf, Chanelle Cattin, Oliver Millichap and Ben Lasserson examine Manchester City Football Club’s competition law claim against the Premier League in this article for LawInSport. The article provides an in-depth analysis of the Premier League’s rules on affiliate transactions, which cover commercial and sponsorship agreements between clubs and affiliates.

The article provides background to the Premier League’s viability and sustainability rules, examines the legal framework potentially supporting Manchester City’s claim and anticipates possible strategies for the Premier League to defend its claim. Finally, it considers the future of these rules amidst the changing challenges in the football governance landscape.

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