Manchester City: Hearing on 115 Breach Allegations To Begin In September

Manchester City’s hearing into 115 alleged breaches of Premier League financial regulations has reportedly been brought forward to next month.

According to a report from the Times, the planned November start of an independent commission has been moved to mid-to-late September. The commission is expected to operate for 10 weeks, with a verdict anticipated in early 2025.

Neither the Premier League nor Manchester City has provided any comments on the matter.

The Times’ report says the outcome of a separate legal case that City brought against the league’s associated party transactions rules in which clubs strike sponsorship or revenue deals with businesses linked to their owners is due in the next fortnight.

It is said that this change has enabled the hearing for the 115 charges which City denies, to be expedited, provided there are no further legal delays.

The potential punishment for City, if found guilty, remains uncertain; however, options such as points deductions and even relegation are considered possible outcomes.