According to The Guardian, Manchester City claims that the Premier League’s use of a firm that works with its rivals to audit the club’s commercial revenue is inherently unfair and could influence the outcome of the trial, leading to the counterclaim.
In 2021, after clubs approved the introduction of the APT rules, the Premier League appointed Nielsen to oversee these rules. At the same time, the Premier League’s review of the fair market value of Manchester City’s deals is also conducted by the same company, Nielsen. Notably, Nielsen collaborates with several top clubs, including some of Manchester City’s rivals in the Premier League.
Consequently, Manchester City, in its related lawsuit concerning APT, has questioned the Premier League’s use of a firm that serves its competitors for the audit. APT refers to agreements between clubs and entities affiliated with their owners for sponsorship or revenue. Manchester City previously faced accusations related to this, and although the outcome hasn’t been disclosed yet, British media reports suggest that the final decision is expected to be released soon.
Manchester City also challenges the introduction of APT, arguing that it is discriminatory towards investors from the Gulf region, as the regulation was implemented following the Saudi consortium’s acquisition of Newcastle in 2021. It is said that Newcastle, Chelsea, and Aston Villa have expressed support for Manchester City, while Arsenal, Tottenham, and Liverpool have opposed it, though these claims haven’t been confirmed.
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