Man United 'informed two Premier League meetings' over Man City dispute cancelled

The emergency meeting involving Premier League clubs this week to discuss Manchester City's legal dispute over sponsorship rules has been cancelled. Last week, three former judges found that APT rules which restrict businesses who are connected with owners of football clubs from inflating sponsorship deals were unlawful.

The ruling discovered that these rulings were not in line with the UK's laws which advance competition in business. After the ruling, the Premier League were keen to find a quick resolution and argue that although some aspects of the APT rules would need to be altered, the spirit of the rules were approved by the panel.

In this case, Manchester United, City and the remainder of the Premier League member clubs were invited to a number of meetings this week, so that changes could be made. This came after City fired back and claimed that there was evidence that APT rules were not fit for purpose and the rules no longer needed to abided.

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However, on Monday, according to The Times, clubs were informed that planned meetings with the Premier League's advisory group and the financial controls advisory group, which were due to take place on Tuesday, have been cancelled. It's added that those discussions were essential before Thursday's emergency meeting in London and clubs have been told that gathering is also postponed.

In a statement earlier this month, City said: "Following today’s publication of the Rule X Arbitral Tribunal Award, Manchester City Football Club thanks the distinguished members of the Arbitral Tribunal for their work and