Man City send message to Premier League amid fresh Everton points deduction

Manchester City have reaffirmed their belief in the existence of “irrefutable evidence” supporting their rejection of each of the 115 financial accusations brought against them by the Premier League.

When a parliamentary committee asked Premier League chief Richard Masters for the exact date in January, he refused to divulge it. However, the independent panel hearing to assess the issue is scheduled to begin later this year.

From 2009 to 2018, the League claims that City engaged in illegal finance and refused to cooperate, claims that the team vehemently disputes. Given the “extensive engagement and vast amount of detailed materials” that have been presented to league officials, Man City was “surprised” by the claims, according to a statement they issued in February 2023.

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Additionally, Pep Guardiola’s daring bets have helped Man City and added to Real Madrid’s anxiety.

Last week, Manchester City reaffirmed its utter denial in a report they filed with Companies House, which included a reference to part of their original statement.

According to the document, “Manchester City Football Club was referred to a Commission under Premier League Rule W3.4 on 6 February 2023 for a number of alleged breaches of the Premier League Rules” (as per Premier League Rule W.21.1).

“In response to the allegations, the cub made a public statement in February 2023 expressing its support for an impartial commission to examine the substantial and indisputable evidence that supports its stance.”

The Premier League, however, has been in the middle of controversy for various PSR issues. After an appeal, Everton had their record points penalty from 10 to 6 in February.

In accordance with the new fast-track penalty standards put in place this season, the Toffees were fined two points today for failing to adhere to PSR.

Last month, Nottingham Forest was also hit with charges for violating PSR regulations during the same three-year financial cycle; the club has chosen to contest the fine.

Concerns that non-“big six” teams are being punished for attempting to narrow the competition gap have prompted the Premier League to consider sweeping reforms to its financial regulations this summer. Regardless of any rule modifications, the case against City would remain standing.