Man City 115 charges: Big news on hearing date – sources
Man City have learned that their hearing against the 115 financial charges will likely be held in October after months of delays.
Speaking on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, senior correspondent Pete O’Rourke revealed that City are contesting the charges which is why the situation has been kicked down the road, although it remains a complex case.
Man City were charged with 115 breaches of financial rules, with those charges having been recently broken down, and O’Rourke revealed they will face a hearing later this year.
While no exact date has been set for the hearing, both Everton and Nottingham Forest’s cases were dealt with swiftly, and City are now next on the list.
The issue remains a cloud hanging over Pep Guardiola’s squad and they will be keen to end any speculation.
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters claimed on 26 April that “a date has been set” for proceedings and “the case will resolve itself at some point in the near future”.
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It is also said that there is little certainty surrounding the charges towards City or any possible outcome given the inconsistency in punishments handed to Everton and Forest.
As a result of one charge, Forest were handed a four-point deduction, while Everton received an initial ten-point deduction which was later reduced to six, before a second charge landed them a further two points taken off.
Since then, speculation has been rife about the punishment Pep Guardiola’s side could receive.
Former Everton CEO Keith Wyness recently told Football Insider that the Premier League may not have the “stomach” to condemn City to an “earth-shattering” relegation from the top flight.
Football Insider reported on 15 May that Man City players could quit en masse if the club is relegated as a result of the financial breaches.
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