What Premier League clubs 'have told' La Liga chief about Man City's 115 charges
La Liga president Javier Tebas has claimed there is a growing sentiment within the Premier League for Manchester City to face sanctions amid alleged breaches of the division's financial regulations.
In February 2023, the Blues were slapped with 115 charges dating back to the club's business practices between 2009 and 2018. During that time, City accumulated four Premier League titles and have in recent years been the dominant force in English football.
City have always vehemently denied any wrongdoing and stressed they have irrefutable evidence which will clear their name. On Thursday, Sky Sports News reported that the hearing into the charges against the Blues is set to begin on Monday morning.
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Due to the nature of the allegations and the extent of time they date back, it is expected the hearing will last two months. The conclusion of the hearing is not expected to be published until the summer of 2025.
As the Blues' fate rests in the balance, Tebas has attempted to stir the pot by claiming that clubs in the Premier League are wanting City to be punished. "I have spoken with many Premier League clubs and most of them understand that City should be sanctioned," he explained via Goal but he did acknowledge that the Premier League champions have once been acquited by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
Should City be found guilty of the charges presented by the Premier League, their sanctions could be severe. A points deduction could be handed out, given Everton and Nottingham Forest both received them for their offences.
Automatic relegation out of the Premier League may even be possible, while the prospect of a fine has also been raised. However, due to the unprecedented nature of the charges against City, it is unclear what fate is on their horizon.