Newcastle opens doors to e-commerce delivery platform InPost
December 5 – Newcastle United have welcomed InPost to its growing partnership roster, with the club announcing a multi-year deal with the e-commerce delivery platform.
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Arsenal tread new global sponsorship routes with ZC Rubber
December 1 – Arsenal has announced a new global partnership with ZC Tyres in a deal that will see the Chinese tyre manufacturer join the Premier League leaders’ extensive partnership roster as its Official Global Tyre Partner.
Spurs agree academy development partnership with India’s Kickstart FC
November 29 – Tottenham Hotspur’s Global Football Development team has partnered with India’s Kickstart FC in a bid to support the development of local players and coaches in Bengaluru, India.
Premier League clubs return but stadia left with some seats open
November 28 – In a week filled with VAR frustration and spectacular acrobatics, Premier League fans returned to duty after a two-week hiatus courtesy of the international break.
Everton fans protest points deduction calling the decision ‘corrupt’
November 27 – Everton fans marched in their thousands to their stadium ahead of Sunday’s Premier League game against Manchester United in protest at the decision to dock their team a record 10 points for breaching financial rules.
Spurs incentivise ‘green’ matchday travel with Astropay payment partner
November 27 – Tottenham Hotspur, alongside its Official Payment Partner, AstroPay, has launched a new ‘green’ initiative targeting the club’s supporters who opt for public transport when attending home matches for the remainder of 2023.
Luton Town fined £120k for homophobic chants at Brighton
November 24 – Premier League Luton Town has been fined £120,000 by the FA as punishment for homophobic chanting during the club’s first Premier League match following promotion in the 4-1 loss to Brighton at the start of the season.
Premier League fails to gain majority vote to stop inter-club loans between clubs with same owners
November 22 – Newcastle United will be allowed to bring in loan players from foreign teams controlled by their Saudi owners in the January transfer window after a vote on a temporary ban on related-party loans did not get enough support from Premier League clubs.
Liverpool MP calls Everton sanction ‘unjust’ and motions for immediate establishment of regulator
November 21 – Everton’s 10-point deduction by the Premier League has reached the UK Parliament after being described as “grossly unfair”.
Mendy chases Man City for unpaid wage deductions while on trial for rape
November 21 – Former Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy has launched a “multi-million-pound” claim against the club over unpaid wages.
Everton hit with 10 point deduction for breaking financial fair play rules
November 17 – In the biggest sanction in Premier League history over financial fair play, Everton have been docked a staggering 10 points after being found to have breached profit and sustainability rules.
Arsenal’s Arteta charged by FA over VAR rant after Newcastle loss
November 17 – Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has been charged by the English Football Association (FA) over an explosive VAR rant following his side’s controversial defeat against Newcastle.
Man Utd sign WOW Hydrate as global partner
November 16 – Manchester United have unveiled a multi-year global partnership with WOW Hydrate. The sports and fitness drink becomes the club’s official sports hydration partner.
Arnold steps down as Man Utd CEO as Ratcliffe gets ready for long ride in
November 15 – Richard Arnold has stepped down from his role as chief executive of Manchester United just as British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe is reportedly on the verge of buying a 25% stake in the storied club.
Probe opened into Abramovich’s secret Chelsea payments
November 16 – The Roman Abramovich era could come back to haunt Chelsea following reports that the club face possible sanctions over allegations of hidden payments linked to the club’s former Russian owner.