Earlier this month, the Panel of Inquiry started hearing the Financial Fair Play (FFP) charges against Manchester City. The Cityzens were charged with breaking financial fair play rules over nine years from 2009 to 2018. It took the Premier League 4 years to confirm the allegations against the club when it was announced on February 6, 2023. The case doesn’t seem to be ending any time from now because if the panel finds City guilty of some or all of the charges, the club would most likely appeal that decision (although it cannot be taken to the CAS), which would delay the imposition of any sanctions or points deductions. However, if City are eventually found guilty, they will face a series of punishments, including expulsion from England.
Bet with Bet365Manchester City's 115 Charges
| Offence | Number of Charges |
| Failure to provide accurate and up-to-date financial information from 2009 to 2018 | 54 |
| Failure to provide accurate financial reports for player and manager compensation from 2009 to 2018 | 14 |
| Failure to comply with UEFA’s regulations, including UEFA’s Club Licensing and Financial Fair Play Regulations | 5 |
| Breaches of Premier League profitability and sustainability regulations from 2015 to 2018 | 7 |
| Failure to cooperate with Premier League investigations from December 2018 - present | 35 |
Manchester City FC 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. 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. As such, we look forward to this matter being put to rest once and for all.
Manchester City's statement at the time in response to the allegations
Manchester City Inquiry Result Odds
| Event | Odds |
| Manchester City to be Fined | 3 |
| Manchester City to have Points deduction | 5 |
| Manchester City to be Expulsion from England | 17 |
| Manchester City to Trophies rescinded | 21 |
| Manchester City Club folds | 34 |
| Pep Guardiola faces prison time | 100 |
- Odds from 1xbet as of 30th September 2024.
While it doesn’t look like Manchester City will escape punishment, they will find a way through their defence to beat down the charges, which will tell on their punishment. According to Premier League rules, any punishment could be a fine, points deduction, suspension or even permanent expulsion from the Premier League. However, their permanent expulsion looks harsh, and they would only suffer a fine and, at worst, a points deduction. Everton and Nottingham Forrest were recent clubs that suffered points reduction in a case like this.
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