PREMIER League chief Richard Scudamore insists Blackburn Rovers’ owners Venky’s ‘abide by the rules’ as they continue to come under heavy criticism.

Defeat at home to Wigan Athletic on Monday could confirm Rovers’ relegation from the Premier League, with the Venky’s stewardship of the club coinciding with a downturn in fortunes on the pitch over the past 18 months.

Rovers fans have previously called for the league to look into Venky’s control of the Ewood Park outfit but Premier League chief executive Scudamore is adamant they have done nothing wrong.

He said: “It’s not been a great season for them. It is entirely right that fans are able to express their concerns. It is entirely right that clubs have to have a dialogue with fans. But do they (Venky’s) abide by the rules? Yes they do.

“Are they law-abiding people who are putting their money in? Yes they are.

“The decisions they take is entirely their concern.

“They (Venky’s) do have dialogue.’’