The long wait for Man City’s 115 Premier League charges hearing to start this Monday
Manchester City’s hearing regarding the 115 charges from the Premier League is set to begin on Monday, September 16th. After considerable delays, the process is finally starting, and we can expect a resolution soon.
The Manchester club faces allegations of violating financial fair play regulations between 2009 and 2018, a period during which they secured numerous significant trophies in English competitions.
Manchester City has won four Premier League titles during the 2011/2012, 2013/2014, 2017/2018, and 2018/2019 seasons. Liverpool narrowly missed out on the top spot twice, losing to City by just two points in 2014 and one point in 2018.
Pep Guardiola remains optimistic about the club’s situation, believing that the upcoming hearing will prove their innocence. The hearing is expected to last at least two months, but the final decision from the FA may not arrive until late 2025.
Both the board and fans of Manchester City hope for a favorable outcome, as severe penalties could include relegation and the loss of titles. If the club were stripped of its Premier League titles, Liverpool could gain two additional championships.
Recently, two other Premier League teams, Everton and Nottingham Forest, faced penalties from the FA for breaching Profitability and Sustainability Rules, but their cases pale in comparison to Manchester City’s. Everton received a 10-point deduction, which was later reduced to 6 points, while Nottingham Forest faced a 4-point deduction.
City fans should prepare for potential serious consequences, as the 115 charges will be challenging to contest. In the meantime, attention shifts to the new Premier League season.
Liverpool has had an impressive start under new manager Arne Slot, who took over from Jurgen Klopp. The team has won all three of their opening matches without conceding any goals. Their next match is at home against Nottingham Forest, where fans are eager to see new signing Federico Chiesa make his debut at Anfield.
