Yasin Patel comments on the Premier League’s charging of Leicester City for breaching PSR, in City AM

Yasin Patel has provided comment in City AM on the news that the Premier League has charged Leicester City for allegedly breaking profitability and sustainability rules, and failing to submit their annual accounts on time.

Discussing the implications of the Premier League’s decision, Yasin said: “Leicester will be needing more than a new striker to fill Jamie Vardy’s boots next year – they will also need a sharp-shooter in front of an arbitration panel.

“Following significant losses in the past two years, it was inevitable that the club would face charges. The fact that it has submitted late accounts and not provided full and proper assistance to the Premier League means that it will certainly face some form of punishment – either financial or sporting.

“The decision in Manchester City’s ongoing battle with the Premier League looms in the background, and clubs are waiting to see if the Premier League’s rules are sustainable or need amending. Leicester will be hoping for some encouragement from this decision.”

Yasin’s comments were published in City AM, 20 May 2025.