# Etihad Airways Threatens Legal Action Over Premier League Verdict

> Etihad Airways plans legal challenge after Premier League accuses Manchester City of £900m revenue fraud.
- Title: Etihad Airways Threatens Legal Action Over Premier League…
- Summary: Etihad Airways plans legal challenge after Premier League accuses Manchester City of £900m revenue fraud. Etihad Airways will sue Premier League over its…
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- Source: the Guardian — https://theguardian.com/football/2026/sep/30/etihad-airways-considering-legal-action-premier-league-manchester-city
- Published: 2026-09-30T21:30:33+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: etihad airways, premier league, manchester city, abu dhabi united group, etihad stadium, financial rule breaches, sports
## Premier League Verdict
Premier League accused Manchester City of £900m revenue fraud through fake sponsorships.

> The independent commission found City guilty of artificially inflating their revenues by £900m through "sham" sponsorship contracts
## Etihad Airways Response
Etihad Airways rejects the commission's guilty verdict and claims no involvement in improper commercial arrangements.

> Etihad Airways has reviewed the Premier League commission’s published opinion relating to the disciplinary proceedings involving Manchester City
## Sponsorship History
Etihad has sponsored Manchester City since 2009 with a £400m naming rights deal for the Etihad Stadium.

> In 2011 City announced a 10-year naming rights deal worth £400m for the Etihad Stadium
## Consultation Claim
Etihad claims Premier League failed to consult the airline during the investigation process.

> At no time did the Premier League reach out to or engage with Etihad in the process associated with the commission’s opinion
## Legal Action Plan
Etihad will seek legal counsel to protect its interests following the Premier League's public communication of findings.

> Etihad will seek the relevant legal counsel on the options and recourse available to protect its interests
## Key takeaway

Etihad Airways will sue Premier League over its ruling that Manchester City inflated revenues by £900m through fake sponsorships.