Manchester City’s Financial Fair Play Hearing Set to Begin Next Month

The Premier League has announced that Manchester City’s hearing for alleged breaches of financial fair play rules will take place in mid-to-late September. The club faces 115 separate charges, with potential penalties including relegation, points deductions, and fines.

City have been accused of financial impropriety spanning nine years, from 2009 to 2018. The allegations were sparked by the publication of Football Leaks documents in 2018, which suggested that the club had funnelled money from its owners in the United Arab Emirates through sponsors.

The club has denied any wrongdoing and has launched separate legal action against the Premier League over the financial rules. An independent inquiry will hear the case, with a verdict potentially announced as early as January.

Meanwhile, City begins its title defense against Chelsea on Sunday, with the return of Phil Foden, John Stones, and Kyle Walker from injury boosts to the team. Midfielder Kalvin Phillips is also attracting interest from Fulham, Ipswich, and Everton.

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