A hearing into the Premier League’s allegations against Manchester City has been completed, according to reports.
City received a staggering 115 charges in February for alleged breaches of financial fair play rules.
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Last year, 115 charges were brought against Manchester City for alleged breaches of financial fair playCredit: GETTY
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A hearing into the club’s alleged breaches of FFP rules began in SeptemberCredit: GETTY
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The Premier League and City have completed their closing remarksCredit: PA
City have vehemently denied the allegations and have been fighting their corner at London’s International Dispute Resolution Center since mid-September.
But according to reports, the hearing has come to an end.
This is written by The Daily Mail, which claims that both sides have presented their closing arguments.
A three-judge panel will now go and consider the evidence before handing down the verdict that is expected around the world.
But that won’t come anytime soon because of the sheer amount of evidence involved.
It could be MONTHS before the Premier League giants learn their fate.
It said the city’s alleged rule violations occurred over a period of 14 YEARS.
They were initially hit with 115 charges, although that was increased to 130 after an administrative problem.
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What will happen to Man City?
MAN CITY started the season as favorites to regain the Premier League title – but there is one elephant in the room that threatens to topple the giants from the Etihad.
Sunsport’s MARTIN LIPTON discusses what the next few months could bring with sports presenter SHAUN CUSTIS….
Custis: So the big question – will there be a resolution this season?
Lipton: Yes…. probably! It will take at least a month to review the evidence. Therefore, I assume that we will achieve a result around March, April. But that’s where it gets tricky.
Custis: Why is that?
Lipton: If the result goes in City’s favour, that’s the end of the matter. They will be cleansed. He will have no punishment to face.
But if City are found guilty, it will be the heaviest punishment ever handed down by the Premier League.
My guess is that if they are found guilty they will be kicked out of the league or face a huge points deduction and a huge fine to keep them out of the Premier League next season.
Watch the full discussion on Man City’s future.
City is accused of failing to accurately report its finances over a nine-year period from 2009-10. and 2017-18.
They are also said to have failed to provide full details of former manager Roberto Mancini’s wages between 2009-10. and 2012-13.
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The charges also relate to their alleged failure to disclose players’ full wages between 2010-11. and 2015-16.
In addition to their alleged financial malfeasance, City have been accused of failing to cooperate with Prem’s investigation.
The investigation began only after material was published in the German magazine Der Spiegel in 2018, which stated that the club was breaking the rules.
If found guilty, City could be hit with heavy financial penalties and points deductions.
They could also be EXPELLED if found to have committed the most serious charges.
The club will likely appeal any ruling they don’t like, which means they may not make a final decision until the end of NEXT SEASON.
City have repeatedly denied the allegations since they were first announced, and recently said they had “irrefutable evidence” to clear them of any wrongdoing.
The Etihad club said it was “looking forward to putting an end to this matter once and for all”.
Pep Guardiola’s men return to action on Wednesday night, traveling to Turin to face Italian giants Juventus in the Champions League.
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