Several ‘sources’ reveal ‘likely punishment’ if Man City lose 115 charges case with Premier League

A new report has outlined the most likely punishment for Manchester City if the 115 charges against the Premier League champions are proven.

The hearing regarding Manchester City’s 115 alleged breaches of Premier League regulations is scheduled to start on Monday, with an independent panel overseeing the proceedings. The hearing is anticipated to last about two months, but a final verdict, including any possible appeal by City, may not be reached until after the 2024/25 season concludes.

These charges cover a 14-season span beginning with the 2009/10 season and involve accusations such as providing inaccurate information, failing to detail player and manager payments correctly, violating profit and sustainability rules, not adhering to UEFA financial fair play regulations, and not cooperating with Premier League investigations. City denies all allegations.

The charges originated from documents leaked by the German newspaper Der Spiegel in 2009, and the Premier League has been investigating the club since 2018.

According to recent reports, if Manchester City is found guilty, the likely punishment could include a substantial points deduction and a fine, rather than relegation to the Championship, which is considered less probable. The Premier League is reportedly aiming to impose a severe penalty to deter other clubs. While a points deduction of around 30 is mentioned as a potential outcome, retrospective actions like stripping titles and awarding them to other teams are considered unlikely.

**Several Sources Reveal Likely Punishment for Manchester City If They Lose 115 Charges Case**

The hearing into Manchester City’s 115 alleged breaches of Premier League rules is set to begin on Monday, led by an independent panel. This process is expected to last about two months, with a final decision, including any potential appeal from City, unlikely before the end of the 2024/25 season.

The charges cover a 14-season period starting from the 2009/10 season and involve accusations of inaccurate information provision, improper details for player and manager payments, violations of profit and sustainability rules, non-compliance with UEFA regulations including financial fair play, and failure to cooperate with Premier League investigations. City denies all allegations.

The charges are based on documents leaked by German newspaper Der Spiegel in 2009, with the Premier League investigating since 2018. City asserts they have “irrefutable evidence” to defend themselves, and the matter will be decided by the independent panel.

The Evening Standard has reported on possible penalties if City is found guilty. While relegation to the Championship has been mentioned, it is considered less likely than other punishments. A more probable outcome is a significant points deduction and a fine, especially if the Premier League can prove some of the charges. A points deduction of around 30 is mentioned as a possibility, though retrospective measures like stripping titles and reallocating them to other clubs are deemed unlikely.

City’s ownership and directors are committed to vigorously defending the club, raising concerns about the potential legal costs for the Premier League, regardless of the case’s outcome. The Daily Mail has noted that the Premier League might face a legal bill totaling “tens of millions” even if they win. This follows a previous situation where the league was required to cover a substantial portion of legal fees in a case involving Everton.

 

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