On Thursday, November 14, in an 11-page letter seen by the BBC, the Premier League wrote to Manchester City saying it “rejects in the strongest possible terms the repeated and unfounded claims” that “the league or its representatives have acted in any way contrary to the league’s obligations as a regulator, or has “misled” the clubs.
“To the contrary, the league is very aware and takes seriously its obligation to act fairly and with an open mind,” he added.
The league said it has “acted fairly, transparently and responsibly in circulating proposals considered for consultation quickly.”
He continued: “Throughout the consultation, the league has reflected on all the feedback provided by clubs, including MCFC, and has sought the views of senior lawyers to consider the proposals.
“Just because MCFC does not agree with the proposed amendments, or with the timing of the process being carried out, does not mean that the consultation itself is deficient or that the league has failed in its obligations as a regulator.”
The letter adds that the fact that City “does not agree with the process does not provide a credible basis to challenge it.”
Referring to a suggestion by City’s lawyers that an injunction could be sought, the Premier League said: “Such threats are baseless and were made without any attempt to articulate credible ground on which MCFC could attempt to restrict the process.” of consultation”.
The Premier League also accuses City of “a biased and inaccurate interpretation” of the minutes of a call held with the clubs last month.
