The Times reports that the hearing for the 115 charges against Manchester City will be sped up, with the hearing expected to begin in September instead of the previously set November date. The charges stem from alleged breaches of financial and management rules of the Premier League. If no further legal delays occur, the entire process may take approximately 10 weeks, with a final decision expected to be announced by an independent commission in early 2025.
The expedited schedule for the 115 charges comes after a ruling in a separate lawsuit between Manchester City and the Premier League regarding the rules of Associated Party Transactions (APT) is expected to be revealed next week.
Sources say that Manchester City appears to be in a strong position in recent confrontations. However, if the club is ultimately found guilty, it could face severe punishments, including potential relegation.
The charges allege that Manchester City failed to accurately report its financial data for nine seasons, did not fully disclose manager salaries during Mancini’s four years, and did not fully disclose player salaries for six seasons. In addition, City is accused of failing to cooperate with the investigation and refusing to submit required documents over five seasons.
Manchester City vehemently denies all charges and any wrongdoing, claiming to have irrefutable evidence of their innocence. The timeline for resolving the case could be extended if either Manchester City or the Premier League appeal the decision. This differs from the initial timeline of an early 2025 conclusion. Notably, the Premier League will not be able to refer this case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), despite the fact that Manchester City previously successfully overturned a Champions League ban through that body.
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