Man City hearing over 115 charges to begin on Monday

The hearing into Manchester City's 115 alleged breaches of Premier League financial regulations will begin on Monday, according to reports.

It was announced in February 2023 that City had been charged with breaching Premier League's FFP regulations, with 115 individual charges between 2009 and 2018.

City are alleged to have breached rules relating to the provision of accurate financial information.

The club have also been charged with failing to comply with Premier League rules requiring clubs to follow UEFA's Financial Fair Play regulations from the 2013-14 to 2017-18 seasons and failing to follow Premier League rules on profit and sustainability (PSR) from the 2015-16 to 2017-18 seasons.

Man City have always strongly denied any wrongdoing and, at the time of the referral to the commission, expressed their surprise at the league’s "issuing of these alleged breaches".

A statement added: "The club welcomes the review of this matter by an independent commission, to impartially consider the comprehensive body of irrefutable evidence that exists in support of its position.

According to widespread reports, the independent commission hearing will begin on September 16, 2024, and could last up to two months.

A final verdict, including any appeal, should be reached by the end of the season.

It is still unknown how heavily City could be punished if found guilty, but points deductions and even relegation are thought to be possibilities.

Last season, City won their eighth Premier League title since the 2008 takeover by the Abu Dhabi United Group.