Manchester City's hearing date for 115 alleged breaches confirmed - signs of positivity on the horizon

In 2019, the Premier League launched an investigation into Manchester City's financial dealings. This investigation led to charges being brought against the club in February 2023, which are related to alleged rule violations that occurred between 2009 and 2018. Manchester City has denied all of the charges brought against them.

Finally, the hearing will begin on Monday and will potentially last for two months, with a points deduction or even relegation from the Premier League among the potential mooted punishments, should they be found guilty.

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The start of the case comes after Premier League chief executive Richard Masters admitted that the case needed to be resolved in August. "It's been going on for a number of years and I think it's self-evident that the case needs to be heard and answered,” he said.

Among the allegations made are a failure by City to fully disclose financial remunerations made to a manager and a failure to comply with the financial fair play rules set by UEFA during a five-year period.

The hearing will see an independent commission look at the case, with the sheer volume of charges meaning it is likely that a decision is not made until the New Year. An appeal could then follow any sanctions, again delaying the proceeding further.

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Times journalist Martyn Ziegler has previously reported that a points deduction or even relegation could be a real possibility for City, although he noted earlier this month that the club will be emboldened by Leicester City’s legal victory over the Premier League, after the Foxes’ legal team were able to find and exploit ‘flaws’ in the competition’s legal regulations.

Manchester City issued a statement when the charges were first announced last year, outlining their ‘surprise’ at the allegations.

"Manchester City FC is surprised by the issuing of these alleged breaches of the Premier League rules, particularly given the extensive engagement and vast amount of detailed materials that the EPL has been provided with," the club wrote.

"The club welcomes the review of this matter by an independent commission, to impartially consider the comprehensive body of irrefutable evidence that exists in support of its position. As such, we look forward to this matter being put to rest once and for all."

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