Meanwhile, Manchester City’s sponsor Etihad Airways announced that it is evaluating whether to take legal action against the Premier League.
In a statement released on Wednesday, the airline based in the United Arab Emirates firmly denied any suggestion that it had participated in inappropriate commercial agreements.
The company said the league’s public handling of the commission’s conclusions, after selective leaks and reports, had harmed its reputation even though the airline was not identified in the edited findings made available to the public.
Etihad, which has served as City’s principal sponsor since 2009, also stated that it had not been offered an opportunity to participate in proceedings that have negatively affected perceptions of the company.
The airline expressed serious concern about how the issue had been presented to the public.
It argued that limited transparency, insufficient clarity and the selective release of details had caused reputational damage, despite the company not being named in the published ruling.
According to the airline, the Premier League should accept responsibility for the effects of the way the findings were communicated.
Etihad said it would consult appropriate legal advisers to determine what action could be taken to safeguard its interests.
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