"Exactly three years ago, 10 paragraphs on the Premier League website set the cat among the pigeons. Under the nondescript heading Premier League statement, football's richest and most popular domestic competition announced unprecedented disciplinary charges against Manchester City, champions of the two previous seasons (and the two to come). We are still waiting for the outcome. The estimated 134 charges covered years of alleged wrongdoing but broke down into a couple of key chunks:"
"Precious little new information has followed. The league has steadfastly refused to comment. City have gone no further than a statement that welcomed the appointment of an independent panel to consider the charges, and nodded towards the comprehensive body of irrefutable evidence that exists in support of [City's] position. The public and the football industry find themselves in the dark."
Manchester City was charged with an estimated 134 disciplinary breaches by the Premier League following a four-year investigation. The charges focused on alleged failures to provide accurate financial information and to properly cooperate with the inquiry. The league has declined to comment while City issued only a brief statement welcoming an independent panel and claiming strong supporting evidence. Hearings at the International Dispute Resolution Centre concluded in December 2024 before a three-person panel led by Murray Rosen KC. No verdict or timeline has been announced, leaving the public and the football industry mired in speculation and accusation.
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