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Friday briefing: Premier League case against Manchester City has cost ‘more than £200 million’

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8 August 2025 - 4:30 AM

The Premier League’s ongoing case against Manchester City may have cost both parties more than £200 million in legal fees over the last five years, The Times has reported.

Premier League clubs are growing concerned over the legal expenses of the Premier League’s cases with City and Chelsea. As per the Premier League’s financial statements, the English top flight saw an £81 million increase in operating costs for the 2023/24 season, following a rise of £41 million in the 2022/23 campaig

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