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Monday, 6 February 2023

Could Man City be kicked out of the Premier League?

⚽Less than a handful of noteworthy matches this evening: In the Egyptian Premier league, Pharco faces Zamalek at 5pm.

In La Liga action, Rayo Vallecano takes on Almeria at 10pm.

Man City charged with breaching the premier league’s financial fair play rules: Following a four-year investigation, the English Premier League has charged Manchester City with multiple violations of financial fair play regulations, the league said in a statement today. The league accused the club of failing to provide “accurate financial information that gives a true and fair view of the club's financial position” between 2009 and 2018, as required by league rules. This information included the club's revenue, including sponsorship revenue and operating costs. The reigning PL champions, who have won six titles since the club was bought by Abu Dhabi United group in 2008, were also charged with failing to cooperate with the investigation in 2018-19.

The club could face repercussions including points reduction, relegation from the league, financial penalties, bans from European championships, and a ban from the transfer market, according to EPL World. The club has been referred to an independent commission, which will review the case.

The club issued a statement in response to the allegations, saying that it is “surprised by the issuing of these alleged breaches of the Premier League Rules, particularly given the extensive engagement and vast amount of detailed materials that the EPL has been provided with.” It 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.”

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