Manchester City have contacted their Premier League rivals ahead of a vote that is due to be had surrounding how commercial deals are governed following a recent tribunal

But according to The Times, City’s general counsel Simon Cliff sent correspondence to City’s 19 rivals on Friday, urging them not to vote in favour of the Premier League and threatening further legal action if necessary. He was also critical of the speed with which the new proposals had been introduced.

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Manchester City call the Premier League's proposed changes to rules governing commercial deals "unlawful" in a letter to other top-flight clubs.

Hostilities between Manchester City and the Premier League are intensifying ahead of a crunch vote as they ferociously attack each other’s positions in new leaked letters.

Manchester City have reportedly sent a letter to 19 other clubs condemning "unlawful" new Premier League rules and threatening possible legal action.