Man City secure first huge victory in legal battle with Premier League

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Manchester City have won a huge legal battle with the Premier League after commercial rules on sponsorship deals were branded 'unlawful'.

In a verdict of major significance, an independent panel found the Premier League’s rules regarding commercial deals between clubs and related parties were not satisfactory.

City made a legal challenge against 25 of the regulations in the Premier League’s rulebook regarding Associated Party Transactions (APTs) which they claimed breached competition law.

The club also saw two large sponsorship deals blocked from completion.

City, who are currently facing 115 charges of breaking Premier League financial rules in a separate case, welcomed the verdict.

A statement from City on Monday said: 'Following today's publication of the Rule X Arbitral Tribunal Award, Manchester City Football Club thanks the distinguished members of the Arbitral Tribunal for their work and considerations and welcomes their findings.'

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