It is going to be one of the most explosive, high-stakes legal battles in sports history. With billions of pounds, historic club legacies, and the entire future of English football on the line, this corporate war will reshape the game forever
@thecityshack We take the case to the High Court,
But we cannot simply ask a judge to review the evidence and declare us innocent. Instead, we must prove one of three specific legal failures
@thecityshack Legal Interpretations (Section 69): we can argue over points of law, though the Premier League's rules contract out of this, meaning it would require "extraordinary relief" from a judge to be heard
@thecityshack Lack of Substantive Jurisdiction (Section 67): They could argue that the Premier League lacked the legal authority or jurisdiction under its own rules to prosecute or rule on these specific
@thecityshack Serious Irregularity (Section 68): we can argue that the independent commission or the internal appeal board failed to remain impartial, exceeded its powers, or acted with "substantial injustice" in how the trial was conducted.
@ronanpatlee@PrestwichBlue because the Premier League's disciplinary panel operates as a private commercial arbitration, English law allows decisions to be challenged in the High Court of Justice under the Arbitration Act 1996
@footyspeakerbox Personally think he’s had a fantastic start. Be a Tough test next against the mickeys. You know what it’s like going there especially on top of all this it will be daunting 😂
Man City latest: Why Premier League hasn't commented and implications of 'leak'
https://t.co/8ebUdEzCva 😂😂 fine and transfer ban incoming breaking it to you snow flakes gently