City wrote to clubs last week to urge a delay to the vote, claiming the Premier League's proposed changes to the rules remained 'unlawful' and raising the prospect of further legal action.

EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN: Poppy-row footballer James McClean is to be permitted to leave the pitch via the shortest route to the tunnel following abuse from rival supporters.

EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN: All top-flight sides signed up to the competition's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Standard (PLEDIS), which was launched in 2021.

EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN: Welcome to Qiddiya City, on the outskirts of Riyadh, soon to be home of one of the most distinct stadiums in the world - perched no less than 650ft in the air.

MIKE KEEGAN - INSIDE SPORT: New Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has already impressed officials at Old Trafford - despite the fact he is yet to take charge of a game.