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Premier League Faces U-turn on Sponsorship Rules After Man City Legal Win

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Premier League Faces U-turn on Sponsorship Rules After Man City Legal Win

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Manchester City’s recent legal victory over the league has forced a potential rule change.

The proposed changes, set to be voted on by Premier League clubs on November 22nd, could have a profound impact on several clubs, particularly Arsenal.

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City challenged the Premier League’s Associated Party Transaction (APT) rules, which govern the valuation of sponsorship deals between clubs and their owners.

The club argued that these rules were anti-competitive and unfairly restricted their ability to secure lucrative sponsorship deals. A panel of judges agreed with City’s claims, finding that the rules were indeed in violation of UK competition law.

To address the legal ruling, the Premier League has proposed several amendments to the APT rules.

Key changes include:

Softening the definition of ‘fair market value’: The new wording would allow for more flexibility in valuing sponsorship deals, potentially benefiting clubs with wealthy owners.

Removing the ‘normal market conditions’ clause: This change could further loosen restrictions on sponsorship deals, potentially leading to higher valuations.

The proposed rule changes could have a significant impact on clubs that rely on shareholder loans to fund operations.

Arsenal, Everton, Brighton, Chelsea, and Liverpool are among the clubs that have benefited from such loans.

If the new rules are implemented, these clubs may face increased scrutiny on their sponsorship deals and could be required to justify the valuations more rigorously.

The future of the Premier League’s financial landscape now hinges on the outcome of the November 22nd vote.

If the proposed rule changes are approved, it could lead to a more competitive and financially diverse league.

However, it could also exacerbate the financial gap between wealthy and less affluent clubs, potentially leading to further consolidation and increased financial disparity.

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