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**Aston Villa to Join Manchester City in Opposing Premier League’s Commercial Deal Changes**
LONDON – Aston Villa owner Nassef Sawiris has announced the club will vote against proposed changes to the Premier League’s rules governing commercial deals, aligning itself with Manchester City. The vote on amendments to Associated Party Transaction (APT) regulations is scheduled for a top-tier club meeting on Friday.
Sawiris argues the league needs a “fresh start” and suggests delaying the APT vote until February to increase the likelihood of “unanimous support.” This follows a letter from Manchester City to 19 other clubs expressing “fundamental concerns” over the Premier League’s proposed amendments, which they deem “unlawful.” Both City and the Premier League previously claimed victory following an October arbitration panel decision on the APT rules.
In a statement released to The Telegraph, Sawiris confirmed Aston Villa’s opposition to the APT changes. He believes a 90-day delay to allow for consensus among all 20 Premier League clubs is more likely given the tribunal’s findings. The delay, he suggests, would give all parties more time to consider the implications of the proposed changes.
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