The 10-week hearing into Manchester City’s alleged breaches of Premier League rules is scheduled to start in September. The independent commission will begin proceedings next month, with a decision expected in early 2025. City was charged by the Premier League in February 2023 for breaches related to their conduct between 2009 and 2018, particularly regarding financial information submitted regarding player and manager payments.
City has denied any wrongdoing and insists they have evidence to prove their innocence. If found guilty, the reigning Premier League champions could face severe punishment, including relegation from the top tier of English football. The charges include not providing accurate financial information for nine seasons, failure to disclose details of former manager Roberto Mancini’s pay, and incomplete information on player remuneration.
City’s chairman, Khaldoon Al Mubarak, expressed frustration over the ongoing process and reiterated the club’s commitment to being judged by facts rather than claims. In 2019, City received a two-year ban from UEFA for inflating sponsorship deals, but the decision was overturned on appeal by the Court of Arbitration for Sport due to time-barred charges and unsubstantiated allegations.
Liverpool, the only team to break City’s Premier League dominance in the last seven years, won the title in the 2019/20 season under former manager Jurgen Klopp. The outcome of the hearing will have significant implications for City and the Premier League landscape. Stay tuned for updates as the case unfolds.
