The Premier League’s 115 charges against Man City have reportedly been “adjourned” due to controversy over Premier League chairman Alison Britten.
The Citizens had a poor season last season under manager Pep Guardiola, despite winning the Premier League title in each of the previous four seasons.
Guardiola’s side, currently second in the Premier League after 11 games, are under the shadow of the FFP lawsuit, with a verdict expected in the months ahead.
Hearings by the independent committee investigating the 115 complaints brought against Man City by the Premier League began in September and concluded in December.
The Premier League launched an investigation into Man City in 2018 and, after several legal delays, charges were finally laid in February 2023, with the club being referred to an independent commission.
The charges against Citizen relate to the club’s obligation to accurately report financial information, including the amount of sponsorship deals, details of manager and player salary information, and the club’s responsibility as a member of the Premier League to comply with UEFA’s financial regulations and the league’s own Profitability and Sustainability Regulations (PSR).
Read: Liverpool drop 15 places in Premier League mood rankings!
They are also accused of not cooperating with the league’s investigation. In total, there are fees associated with each season between 2009-2010 and 2022-23.
Man City manager Guardiola said in February that he expected a “verdict and judgment” within a month (March), but this did not materialize as the dates remained secret.
Guardiola said: “I think within a month there will be a verdict and a verdict. After that you will know my opinion about what has happened so far. Still, in the end every club can do whatever they want.”
“Because for the last 10 years we’ve been third (in terms of net spending), but for the last five years, even taking into account what we’ve won, we’re nowhere near the top six teams. I’m sorry about that comment and that’s why I disagree.”
“In the last five years we are the last team to finish in the top six. Despite what we have spent in this transfer window, we are away from Chelsea, United, Arsenal and Tottenham.
“And also from Liverpool. The only reason I have known this club is because we sold a lot in the last season, but I have always known this club because of the money.”
Expand your Man City coverage even further with F365…
👉 Guardiola remains the ‘best’ and the former Man City player praises him even more than Arteta. I hope he stays
👉 Erling Haaland’s ridiculous stats as he approaches Premier League goal century
👉 Guardiola ‘proposes’ exchange deal with Bellingham as Man City are ‘top candidates’ to sign Real Madrid star – Report
And now the Independent (via Manchester Evening News) claims that “discussions over the future of Premier League chairman Alison Britten” have “delayed” that process.
The report added: “According to The Independent, a number of senior leaders in the Premier League have asked club executives for their opinion on whether the English international should be given a further three-year term.”
These views have reportedly been shaped by developments in the case against the City, in which the UK is believed to have considerable influence.
It has been reported that the outcome of City’s case could influence the club’s opinion, with some senior officials saying it would be “absurd” to form such a significant opinion before the case is resolved.
Read next: Chelsea and Tottenham star among seven current England squads facing World Cup misfortune
