Punishments Man City Could Face As Hearing Into 115 Charges Concludes

• Manchester City are waiting for a verdict after the hearing on their alleged breaches of financial rules was concluded
• The hearing started in September, more than a year after the unprecedented 115 charges against the club came to light
• Man City could face serious consequences, including expulsion from the Premier League or a points deduction

The hearing on Manchester City's alleged breaches of Premier League financial rules has concluded, and a decision is expected in the coming months.

The high-profile case was held at the International Dispute Resolution Centre in London from September 16 to December 6.

Man City have won the last four league titles, but the club is facing serious punishment if found guilty.

What are Man City accused of?

The Premier League charged Man City in February 2023 with breaking financial rules over a nine-year period between 2009 and 2018, per Sky Sports. The club allegedly refused to provide accurate financial information.

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The 2023 Champions League winners have also been accused of refusing to cooperate with the Premier League investigations.

54 of the 115 charges relate to the club's failure to provide accurate financial reports from 2009 and 2018. 35 charges relate to their alleged failure to cooperate with the league's investigations between December 2018 and February 2023, per Manchester Evening News.

Man City have vehemently denied all allegations, which, if proven, could have serious repercussions for the club.

Head coach Pepe Guardiola has insisted they are innocent until proven guilty.

Possible punishments Man City could face

Sky Sports reports that everything is on the line. Punishments include points deductions, fines, and even expulsion from the Premier League.

The report also lists that the independent commission could recommend that the games be replayed, order compensation, cancel or refuse player registration, or order the club to pay costs, among other punishments.

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Once a ruling has been made, Manchester City can appeal, but the case cannot go to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

An appeal could delay the implementation of sanctions. Experts have said the appeal could take months.

No team has ever been expelled from the English top flight, and it would be an unprecedented move if Man City were expelled.

Why Rico Lewis saw red

YEN.com.gh earlier reported that Manchester City’s Rico Lewis received a controversial red card in their 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace.

The young defender was sent off for a second yellow card after allegedly stepping on Trevoh Chalobah, but video replays indicated that Chalobah was the one who committed the foul.

Source: TUKO.co.ke