The tribunal determined that the APT rules were necessary and pursued a legitimate objective, reinforcing the importance of fair market value in commercial deals.
Despite the ruling, City asserted the APT rules were declared 'unlawful,' claiming the Premier League abused its dominant position under competition law.
The Premier League emphasized that if a transaction did not reflect fair market value, it could distort competition within the league, validating the need for APT rules.
While City received support from clubs like Everton and Newcastle, they faced opposition from established clubs, including Manchester United and Liverpool, during the tribunal.
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