The expected outcome in the event Manchester City are found guilty after they were hit with 115 charges by the Premier League, has been revealed.
City are alleged to breached the rules over a period of nine seasons between 2009/10 and 2017/18.
It came after a four-year investigation from the Premier League, who is accusing its current champions of not providing accurate financial information when it comes to club revenue, sponsorship revenue and operating costs.
The story, arguably the biggest in the history of the Premier League, has led to a number of reports on what the possible ramifications might be if City are found guilty by an independent commission.
Potential relegation from the Premier League or even expulsion from the Football League on the whole has been mentioned, while some have speculated about the possibility of City being stripped of their three Premier League titles won in the period.
The Premier League’s ‘Big Six’, meaning Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham, are said to be demanding the harshest punishment is imposed on City as they don’t deem a fine to have much of an effect.
On Tuesday, it was reported that City have taken legal action against the Premier League over Associated Party Transaction (APT) rules.
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From next week, there will be a two-week private arbitration hearing during which City will look to put forward their case for the APT regulations to be halted.
APT rules were first introduced back in 2021 after Newcastle United were bought by a Saudi Arabia-led consortium.
The regulations state that all commercial deals have to be independently assessed to be of ‘fair market value’.
It was hinted that the hearing into City’s 115 charges relating to Profit and Sustainability rules will take place in November.
Speaking last year, Sky Sports reporter Kaveh Solhekol said that most people are expecting City will likely be hit with a “small points deduction” should they be found guilty.
As reported by The Times, if City were to be found guilty of the financial breaches, it could lead to massive fines for the club and possibly even relegation.
SPORTbible has contacted Manchester City for comment. The Premier League has declined to comment.
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Topics: Manchester City, Premier League, Football
Olivia Martin is a dedicated sports journalist based in the UK. With a passion for various athletic disciplines, she covers everything from major league championships to local sports events, delivering up-to-the-minute updates and in-depth analysis.
