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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Paul MacInnes

Premier League may face legal action from club over third-party rules

Manchester City's players after the win at Brentford
Manchester City are believed to be the club considering legal action against the Premier League. Photograph: Ian Walton/AP

The Premier League may face a new legal challenge from one of its own clubs after approving new rules that would limit the ability of teams to buy ­players or strike sponsorship deals with parties related to their ownership.

An amendment to rules ­governing associated party transactions (APTs) was approved by clubs at a league meeting on Friday, after they had been informed of the risk of legal action should they do so. The ­identity of the club that is considering legal arbitration has not been made public, but is understood to be the ­champions, Manchester City.

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