'A huge blow to the Premier League'
This decision is a huge blow to the Premier League and effectively it means their APT rules up to November 2024 were unenforceable.Any club who had a case heard under their rules is now in a position where they could launch a damages claim.
One source has suggested this could make the Premier League – and effectively therefore its clubs – liable for tens of millions of pounds.
This will also put a focus on chief executive Richard Masters, who confirmed the changes in November despite being cautioned against implementing them by City and Aston Villa amongst others.

