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Simon Jordan has blasted the Premier League’s financial rules for holding Aston Villa back.

The league’s regulations have come under increasing scrutiny in recent years, as they restrict owners from spending freely in proportion to their club’s earnings.

As a result, the six most commercially powerful clubs in the division are able to spend heavily during transfer windows with relatively little resistance.

UEFA’s squad cost regulations have further limited clubs’ spending, particularly regarding wage bills, making it difficult for Villa to build on the success achieved under Unai Emery.

UEFA’s rules are twofold: the squad co st ratio (wages to revenue) and football earnings regulations. These are stricter than the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules (PS

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