Manchester City have been warned that the distant resolution of their hearing into the 115 alleged breaches of financial fair play will do as much damage to them as the Premier League.
City won a fourth consecutive Premier League title last season as they pipped Arsenal to the championship on the final day of the 2023/24 campaign, their second title since 115 charges were laid against them by the Premier League in February last year.
Pep Guardiola’s side face a significant points deduction or if found guilty of the alleged breaches, which include failing to provide accurate financial information for nine separate seasons.
The state-owned club have also been charged with failing to co-operate with the investigation and handing over documents as required.
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