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Aston Villa have rallied behind Manchester City in the intensifying row over the Premier League’s Associated Party Transaction (APT) rules, according to a report from The Daily Telegraph.

In a letter written to top-flight clubs seen by the newspaper, Villa argue that the vote on proposed amendments to the rules scheduled for this Friday should be postponed and warned that the Premier League will be “weakened” by any further public conflict with City.

Arguments raised by Villa, a

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