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Premier League 2025/26 Thread

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The Doctor

The Doctor

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5 hours ago, Muzzy_no7 said:

They’ll end up with Ange, Mourinho or Rodgers

Mourinho or Rodgers would suit the level of delusion needed there.

 

I actually think Ange would do ok, the running every player into the ground can be mitigated when they sign 79 players every window under that mental chairman 

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Corky

Corky

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Going back to the Man City thing, I think the Premier League are now realising what accepting anyone with serious money in to grow the brand is actually providing.

davieG

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On 08/09/2025 at 16:01, jammie82uk said:

Man City and Premier League settle dispute over Associated Party Transaction rules
https://www.skysports.com/football/news/32461/13427191/man-city-and-premier-league-settle-dispute-over-associated-party-transaction-rules
 

Manchester City and the Premier League have reached a settlement in their dispute over the rules governing Associated Party Transactions (APTs).

This legal action is separate to the one covering more than 100 charges against City for alleged breaches of Premier League financial rules. The club deny the charges.

 

It remains unknown when a judgement on that case will be announced.

 

City had launched arbitration proceedings on January 20 against the current rules, which are designed to ensure that deals between clubs and entities linked to their ownership are done at fair market value.

It was set to go to trial in October, but the settlement agreement means this will not be necessary.

 

City's challenge was understood to have included criticism of the way the Premier League treated shareholder loans under the rules. The league and City have agreed to make no further comment on the matter.

 

What are the Associated Party Transaction rules?

 

The Premier League's rules require any club, its players, manager or any 'senior official' to run dealings with 'associated parties' past them.

'Associated parties' are companies or people who have a significant interest in the relevant club, financially or otherwise.

The Premier League's board then reviews each transaction to assess whether it believes they represent a fair market value.

The league says the rule helps to build 'fairness' across the division by ending a 'reliance on enhanced commercial revenues linked to the club's ownership'.

 

In a statement Man City said: "The Premier League and Manchester City FC have reached a settlement in relation to the arbitration commenced by the club earlier this year concerning the Premier League's Associated Party Transaction (APT) Rules and as a result the parties have agreed to terminate the proceedings.

 

"This settlement brings an end to the dispute between the parties regarding the APT Rules. As part of the settlement, Manchester City accepts that the current APT Rules are valid and binding.

 

"It has been agreed that neither the Premier League nor the club will be making any further comment about the matter."

The Premier League also released a statement, confirming the settlement.

 

"The Premier League and Manchester City FC have reached a settlement in relation to the arbitration commenced by the club earlier this year concerning the Premier League's Associated Party Transaction (APT) Rules, and as a result the parties have agreed to terminate the proceedings.


"This settlement brings an end to the dispute between the parties regarding the APT Rules. As part of the settlement, Manchester City accepts that the current APT Rules are valid and binding.


"It has been agreed that neither the Premier League nor the club will be making any further comment about the matter."

 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cy859l0xw89o

 

Clubs seek clarity over Man City 'settlement'
Richard Masters standing next to the Premier League trophy, which is in Manchester City colours

The Premier League and Manchester City are awaiting the result of the hearing into 115 charges for alleged breaches of the league's financial rules

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Dan Roan
Sports editor
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Premier League clubs want more clarity about the settlement of a legal dispute with Manchester City over the rules that govern commercial deals, BBC Sport has been told.

On Monday, clubs were informed by the league that City had accepted associated party transactions (APT) regulations are "valid and binding", with both parties agreeing to terminate legal proceedings, and a statement being issued shortly afterwards.

APT rules were introduced by the Premier League to prevent clubs from profiting from commercial deals with companies linked to their owners that are deemed above "fair market value".

City had mounted a lawsuit against the Premier League, claiming the rules were "unlawful".

However, according to sources at several rival clubs, they have not been told any details about the settlement, nor what it means.

Some suggested the league would be asked to clarify what - if any - assurances or concessions City have been granted at its next shareholders meeting this month.

One senior executive at a Premier League club, who wished to remain anonymous, said: "It's hard to say anything because we have no idea of the details of the settlement or any implications from it."


Although most clubs are relieved rules that most feel are essential to preserve competitive balance and fairness are no longer in jeopardy, some are known to be concerned by reports that City are now set to complete a lucrative new sponsorship deal with airline Etihad Airways.

It was one of two Abu Dhabi-linked deals originally blocked by the Premier League in 2023 for not being fair market value, sparking City's lawsuit.

Despite suggestions that City have been given assurances the deal will now be approved, BBC Sport has been told it would still be subjected to a fair market value assessment by the Premier League board. And officials insist that clubs with state connections - such as City and Newcastle United - will not find it easier to secure approval for commercial deals with companies linked to their owners.

The APT rules were introduced in December 2021 after the Saudi Arabian-led takeover of Newcastle that year.

The rules were successfully challenged by Manchester City in 2024, with an independent tribunal ruling that low-interest shareholder loans should not be excluded from the scope of the APTs, and that changes made to toughen up the regulations also breached competition law.

The league amended the rules accordingly, but against City's wishes, and in February the club launched a fresh legal challenge, declaring the regulations "unlawful and void", and triggering a new arbitration.


Premier League chief executive Richard Masters will speak to concerned clubs

Since announcing the settlement, BBC Sport has been told that the league's chief executive Richard Masters and chair Alison Brittain have offered to speak to clubs if they have questions.

However, league officials insist the nature of the agreement means that much of the detail has to remain confidential.

There is no suggestion from either side that this will have any impact on the higher-profile, ongoing saga of the Premier League's disciplinary case against City for 115 alleged breaches of its financial rules. City deny wrongdoing in a case which had an independent commission hearing conclude nine months ago, but is yet to produce a verdict.

"The compromise means neither party is a winner or a loser, but ultimately one would imagine Manchester City have come out with a good result in the sense that they can probably now push forward and close off some sponsorship deals at a higher value than perhaps the Premier League would previously have allowed," said sports lawyer Richard Cramer.

"It does mean there is a likelihood Manchester City will be able to spend more money.

"The settlement probably means a better working relationship and maybe this is an indication that the Premier League and the other clubs have indicated enough is enough - it's not a good optic for the clubs to be fighting and at loggerheads with the governing body.

"One of the biggest concerns for the Premier League is the vast expense on legal fees in relation to these ongoing arbitrations. The funding of these disputes has got completely out of control and a big drain on resources from both a management point of view and of course eating into cash reserves.

"Manchester City have untold wealth behind them to continue with these disputes, but even they may have reached the point of deciding that it's not good for the sport."

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Guest Bilo

Guest Bilo

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Just now, The Bear said:

Forest don't have a very good record away at Arsenal to start with. And then there's this:

 

Postecoglu v Arsenal P4 W0 D1 L3

 

Stick your life savings on an Arsenal win. 

Them getting absolutely bummed would be a huge challenge for him to negotiate. They were slapped in their last game under Nuno, so a similarly poor result at Arsenal would pretty much dilute any new manager bounce straight away. 

 

And the last few results there don't bode well. 

 

22-23: Arsenal 5-0 Forest

23-24: Arsenal 2-1 Forest

24-25: Arsenal 3-0 Forest

 

10 goals shipped in their last three visits with one in reply.

Leicesterpool

Leicesterpool

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It's hard to believe Forest have just sacked an defensively organised manager in Nuno in order to hire the worst defensively organised manager in Ange. Winning the europa league at Spuds is an achievement.. but then you must ask how come Tottenham fans after all that were happy to see him go.. something to do with finishing place above the relegation zone. Funny really I was only saying week ago that the Forest recent success will soon coming crashing back down to earth.

Number 6

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14 hours ago, Leicesterpool said:

It's hard to believe Forest have just sacked an defensively organised manager in Nuno in order to hire the worst defensively organised manager in Ange. Winning the europa league at Spuds is an achievement.. but then you must ask how come Tottenham fans after all that were happy to see him go.. something to do with finishing place above the relegation zone. Funny really I was only saying week ago that the Forest recent success will soon coming crashing back down to earth.

Amusing in hindsight that our first game of the season turned out to be 18th vs 17th. Felt like a decent point at the time but we didn't realise it was a 6-pointer!

brookfox

brookfox

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48 minutes ago, goose2010 said:

Chelsea been charged with 73 breaches of the laws. 

 

So will this be sorted before or after Man City's?

Slap on the wrist and a fine. Then the FA will use the money generated to pursue a case against us!

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Super_horns

Super_horns

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Not good news regarding Wissa for Newcastle.

 

From BBC :

 

“Eddie Howe says new signing Yoane Wissa is to have tests and potentially see a specialist after picking up a knee injury on international duty with DR Congo.

 

No comeback date has been given, but he will definitely miss Saturday's game against Wolves”

Tommy G

Tommy G

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1 hour ago, Super_horns said:

Not good news regarding Wissa for Newcastle.

 

From BBC :

 

“Eddie Howe says new signing Yoane Wissa is to have tests and potentially see a specialist after picking up a knee injury on international duty with DR Congo.

 

No comeback date has been given, but he will definitely miss Saturday's game against Wolves”

Brentford fans :pearson:

kenny

kenny

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5 hours ago, Super_horns said:

Not good news regarding Wissa for Newcastle.

 

From BBC :

 

“Eddie Howe says new signing Yoane Wissa is to have tests and potentially see a specialist after picking up a knee injury on international duty with DR Congo.

 

No comeback date has been given, but he will definitely miss Saturday's game against Wolves”

They should have signed Vardy, would have been ideal for them.

BKLFox

BKLFox

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Man U are exploring an option of midweek friendlies abroad to fill the money hole left by missing out on Europe.

 

Well that puts to bed the bull they come out with about player safety

Super_horns

Super_horns

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12 hours ago, BKLFox said:

Man U are exploring an option of midweek friendlies abroad to fill the money hole left by missing out on Europe.

 

Well that puts to bed the bull they come out with about player safety

Yes if true hopefully they will be picked up on that very subject .

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Tommy Fresh

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On 12/09/2025 at 03:14, Jon the Hat said:

Is this the weirdly worded crime were "making" actually means "downloading" ie you made the file.  Still awful of course, but it is confusing.

I imagine it's because by downloading an image you're creating another copy of it, so you are in theory 'making' the file/image you possess on whatever device.

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