Man United, Newcastle and Aston Villa have been dealt a major blow with the Premier League's profit and sustainability rules set to remain in place for a further year, amid the outcome of a legal challenge from Man City.
A total of 16 clubs voted in favour of exploring anchoring last year, with Manchester United, Manchester City and Aston Villa voting against and Chelsea abstaining.
The reigning Premier League champions last week informed the Premier League it will seek an arbitration hearing over amendments to APT regulations.
Clubs have now voted to delay its introduced for a further year, with the existing rules set to remain in place next season.
Plans to introduce a new Squad Cost Ratio limiting clubs to spending 85 per cent of their revenue on player wages, transfers and agent fees has been delayed.
