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Last Update: May 20, 2023, 16:34 IST
Manchester City players celebrate with their fans (AP)
Manchester City were charged earlier this year with alleged breaches of financial regulations, following the completion of a four-year-long investigation
Manchester City were accused of breaching financial rules by the Premier League in February. The current Premier League winners were accused of breaching Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules over a nine-year period, starting in 2009 and running through to 2018. It has now been revealed that Manchester City have made their first official move in a bid. To prove his innocence. A report published by The Times claimed that the club has started a legal battle against the allegations with the Premier League.
Manchester City’s challenge includes questioning the involvement of Murray Rosen Casey, who heads the Premier League’s independent judicial panel. Murray Rosen Casey’s profile, available on his chambers website, has become the subject of controversy. Rosen’s profile lists him as a member of Arsenal. The Manchester-based organization is understood to have hired David Panick Casey to fight the legal battle.
Manchester City were charged with alleged breaches of financial regulations earlier this year, following the completion of a four-year-long investigation. “Manchester City FC is shocked by the release of these alleged breaches of Premier League regulations, particularly given the extensive engagement and vast amount of detailed content that has been provided to EPL. The Club welcomes a review of the matter by an independent commission, which objectively considers the extensive body of irrefutable evidence that exists in support of its position. As such we look forward to putting this matter to rest once and for all,” read an official statement released by Manchester City.
Many experts believe that it may take two to four years to solve this matter.
There is no official word yet on possible punishment, but if convicted, Manchester City could face serious consequences ranging from expulsion from the league to points deduction.
With 85 points in their kitty, Manchester City are at the top of the Premier League. In their next match, the Pep Guardiola-coached side will host Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday. Manchester City will enter the Champions League semi-finals after beating Real Madrid 4-0 in the second leg. In the Champions League final, Manchester City will face Inter Milan next month.
