Manchester City is set to go to trial on Sept. 16 regarding alleged breaches of Premier League rules, with sources exclusively informing ESPN about the scheduled hearing. The independent panel expects the hearing to last around two months, aiming to reach a final verdict, including any potential appeal, by the end of the 2024-25 season.
Manchester City Charges
Earlier reports had suggested that Manchester City’s trial date would be later in the year. However, there has been a push to expedite the case to begin next month. According to sources, Sept. 16 has been identified as the likely start date, pending any last-minute complications.
The Premier League charged Man City with 115 counts of financial regulations in February 2023, following an investigation that began five years prior.
However, these charges pertain to a 14-season period from 2009-10 onwards and include various allegations such as failing to provide accurate information, failing to provide accurate details for player and manager payments, breaching the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules (PSR), failing to comply with UEFA regulations including financial fair play (FFP), and failing to cooperate with Premier League investigations from 2018 onwards.
Manchester City Strongly Denies Charges
Meanwhile, strongly denying all the charges, Manchester City emphasized having “irrefutable evidence” to support their position in a statement released in response to the initial charges. They expressed their anticipation for this matter to be resolved once and for all. Notably, City had previously successfully contested legal action from UEFA following allegations of misconduct published by Der Spiegel in November 2018. The initial ban from UEFA’s competitions in February 2020 was later overturned by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in the same year.
However, upon reaching out for comments, both the Premier League and Manchester City declined to provide official statements. It will be in due time that everyone will get to know the real truth.
Conclusion
The Trial due on September 16 which Manchester City is expecting to be charged for, is likely to be a major event. Since the hearing will take up to two months, the independent panel hopes to reach a final decision. Also, with the possibility of an appeal, before the end of the 2024-2025 season of football.
Meanwhile, Manchester City has categorically dismissed all 115 allegations of breaching the football financial rules and regulations. Also affirming their expectation that the case will be brought to a conclusion. However, this case has raised awareness because of the seriousness of the violations that have been reported and the possible consequences for the club in the event of a guilty verdict. It will be so fascinating to know how the trial goes and the final decision to be made on the case.
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