Man City could face multiple new cases after 115 charges twist – Stefan Borson
Man City will face compensation claims from swathes of Premier League clubs and even non-English sides if found guilty of “serious” allegations in their 115 charges case.
That is the view of former City financial adviser Stefan Borson, who exclusively told Football Insider that the subsequent claims will take “a long time to resolve”.
According to The Times (13 November), Arsenal, Liverpool, Tottenham and Man United have “lodged legal notices reserving the right to seek a payout if City are found guilty of serious breaches”.
The move is the latest twist with the English champions accused of 115 breaches of Premier League financial rules between 2009 and 2018 and have been embroiled in an independent hearing in London since mid-September.
Football Insider revealed on 8 November that Man City could be forced to pay more than £70million in compensation to rivals if they are found guilty.
The Etihad Stadium club have always maintained innocence and claim they have irrefutable evidence to prove it.
More clubs to come forward for compensation if Man City are found guilty, says Borson
Borson told Football Insider: “If the important charges are proven, it’s likely there will be cases for the clubs – potentially even beyond the four mentioned in the media.
“I don’t think any compensation will be payable if City were only found guilty of not co-operating with the Premier League – that would be a different situation.
“That wouldn’t be something which leads to claims, because that wouldn’t lead to a sporting advantage.
“It’ll be focused on whether City are found guilty of the serious charges. There’ll then be a process where numerous clubs try and make a case.
“Each of them will have their own version of what losses occurred over that period and will have to prove causation.
“I think it’s quite likely that there will be claims, and it will take a long time to resolve.
“Until we see a decision, it’s hard to see how that will work.
“Theoretically, there is also potential for claims to come outside the Premier League.
“I wouldn’t rule anything out, but it’s all predicated on the substantial charges being proven against City.
“It won’t be straightforward for the Premier League to do.”
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