Exclusive: Premier League chiefs 'concerned' after Everton and Burnley legal update
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James Murray
Wed 17 September 2025 11:39, UK
Premier League club chiefs are “concerned” about the increasing levels of litigation after Burnley have ramped up their legal battle against Everton, sources have told Football Insider.
The i Paper reported on Monday (15 September) Burnley are suing Everton for £50million, with the case set to begin this week at the International Dispute Resolution Centre in London.
It is one of several legal battles currently ongoing across the Premier League.
Sources have told Football Insider senior figures at some top-flight clubs are “concerned” about the amount of litigation as it could impact the league from a branding perspective.
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The Lancashire side, who finished third-bottom and four points behind Everton, are the only one of the five clubs to have followed through with their bid to receive compensation.
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Finance expert Stefan Borson previously told Football Insider Burnley could have lost out on around £58m after dropping out of the top flight.
Manchester City have reached a settlement with the Premier League in their associated party transactions (APT) battle, but they are still waiting to hear the verdict in their 115 charges case.