Manchester City principal sponsor Etihad Airways considering legal action against Premier League

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► Subscribe to Sky Sports News: http://bit.ly/SkySportsNewsSub ► Watch Sky Sports with NOW: https://bit.ly/NOWSkySportsYT Manchester City's principal sponsor say they are considering taking legal action against the Premier League. Etihad Airways is the Abu Dhabi state airline which has sponsored City since 2009. They “categorically rejects any finding, conclusion or implication that suggests the airline has ever been involved in improper commercial arrangements”. In statement below they say the Premier League did not engage with them and they weren't given chance to provide relevant information. They say they are seeking legal advice to protect their interests. Etihad were not been named in yesterday’s published judgment but they say it has "created damaging implications" for them. The Premier League have been contacted for comment. Etihad Airways Statement: Etihad Airways has reviewed the Premier League Commission’s published opinion relating to the disciplinary pr

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