At Friday's Premier League meeting, where the majority of shareholders voted through changes to APT rules, clubs were informed that the overall revenue of the competition is set to increase by 17%. Total broadcast and commercial income, as a result, will rise from £10.5bn in the current three-year cycle to £12.25bn between 2025 and 2028.

Manchester City have failed in their attempt to block changes to Premier League sponsorship rules, with clubs voting overwhelmingly in favour of amendments at a crucial London summit. The vote on Associated Party Transaction (APT) rules secured 16 votes in favour and four against,

Premier League clubs have approved changes to sponsorship rules despite vehement opposition from Manchester City and Aston Villa. Within minutes of the 20 shareholders meeting in central London, executives approved three amendments to associated-party transactions.