A verdict into Manchester City's legal action against the Premier League is expected this week, a report says.

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• City launched action against Premier League
• Case is separate to 115 charges
• Could have knock-on effect

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Per the , a verdict into City's legal action against the Premier League is expected in the coming days. The champions launched a claim of "discrimination" over Associated Party Transaction (APT) rules, which are designed to stop clubs inflating the value of commercial deals to maintain competitiveness in the top-flight. The rules state that any deals must be independently assessed, something City argue is "unlawful".

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  City are seeking damages from the Premier League as they claim they are suffering from the "tyranny of the majority". Twelve clubs in the league voted in favour of the rules being introduced after Newcastle's takeover. Six voted against and two abstained. The case is separate to the 115 charges they are facing, but defeat for the Premier League could have an immense knock-on effect, with the report claiming rival clubs fear it would water down financial controls and competitiveness.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  City have consistently denied breaking any rules, and have argued in their lawsuit that sponsors should be allowed to decide how much they want to pay clubs when entering into sponsorship agreements. They also claim that the current rules are discriminatory towards clubs with strong links to the Gulf region.

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  WHAT NEXT?

  City will hope to win their case, and potentially go on to beat the 115 charges they are facing from the Premier League. A ruling in that case is not expected for another few months.

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