Manchester City’s hearing regarding the alleged 115 breaches of Premier League regulations is expected to commence on September 16, sources have exclusively revealed to ESPN.
According to sources, the independent panel’s proceedings are likely to span around two months, with a final decision — including any possible appeals — anticipated by the conclusion of the 2024-25 season.
Initial reports suggested that the trial might begin later in the year, but efforts have been made to expedite the process to start next month.
Sources indicate that September 16 has been tentatively set as the start date, barring any unforeseen delays.
The Premier League charged Manchester City with 115 violations of financial regulations in February 2023, following a five-year investigation.
These charges cover a 14-season period beginning in 2009-10 and include 54 counts of providing inaccurate information, 14 counts related to inaccurate player and manager payment details, seven counts of breaching the league’s profit and sustainability rules (PSR), five counts of non-compliance with UEFA regulations, including financial fair play (FFP), and 35 counts of failing to cooperate with Premier League investigations since 2018.
City strongly deny all the charges, and claimed in a statement released in response to the initial charges that they have “irrefutable evidence” to support their position and “look forward to this matter being put to rest once and for all.”
Manchester City have previously won a legal battle against UEFA after allegations of misconduct surfaced in November 2018, following a report by the German newspaper Der Spiegel.
In February 2020, City were initially banned from UEFA competitions, but the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) overturned that ruling later the same year.
When approached by ESPN, both the Premier League and Manchester City declined to comment on the matter.