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Wed 05 May 2007Blades threaten to sue over 'anarchy'The Premier League's attempts to resolve the bitter dispute over West Ham have fallen on deaf ears with Sheffield United tonight promising to sue if they are relegated and claiming the ruling threatens "anarchy" in the game.The Blades are among four clubs considering legal action against the decision by an independent commission to fine West Ham £5.5million for contract irregularities over the signing of Argentina internationals Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano, rather than deduct points.