Manchester City financial breaches have come under scrutiny after the Premier League referred a series of alleged rule breaches by the club to an independent commission.
The allegations cover nine seasons, from 2009/10 to 2017/18. They include claims that the club failed to provide accurate financial information to the Premier League.
The Premier League also accused Manchester City of failing to cooperate with its investigation.
According to the league, some of the allegations concern commercial agreements that it said did not reflect the true arrangements between the parties.
The Premier League alleged that these agreements could have artificially increased the club’s reported revenue and reduced its costs.
The case also covers rules on player and manager remuneration. In addition, the league said some of the allegations relate to UEFA’s financial regulations and its own Profitability and Sustainability Rules.
The Premier League launched the case after a long-running investigation into the club’s financial affairs.
However, the allegations were not presented as a final finding of guilt in the league’s statement. Instead, the Premier League referred the matter to an independent commission for determination.
The commission operates separately from the Premier League and its member clubs. Its proceedings are held privately under the league’s rules.
Manchester City has previously denied wrongdoing in relation to the allegations.
The Manchester City financial breaches case could therefore have significant implications depending on the commission’s findings and any subsequent disciplinary process.
The Premier League has several possible sanctions for proven rule breaches. These can include fines, points deductions and other sporting penalties.
Meanwhile, the league has said it will publish the commission’s final decision when the proceedings conclude.
The case remains one of the most closely watched financial disputes involving a Premier League club.
