Timeline for Manchester City’s trial
Richard Masters has provided insight into the potential timeline for the impending trial facing Manchester City, charged by the Premier League for 115 breaches of financial regulations, according to reports from Daily Mail.
The trial, expected to commence in late autumn, nearly a year-and-a-half after the initial charges were announced, will see Manchester City defend themselves against allegations spanning over nine years, from 2009 to 2018. Despite scant details shared by both the Premier League and the club, Masters hinted at an imminent hearing during a recent press conference for the European Leagues group.
”We can’t comment on the case, the date is set,” Masters said
”The case will resolve itself at some point in the near future,” he added.
Complexities and potential delays
While news of the trial’s commencement before the end of the year may offer relief, reaching a conclusion could prove intricate. Reports suggest that a resolution may not be reached before the end of the 2024–25 season, with potential delays and appeals further complicating the process.
Notably, Manchester City‘s options for appeals are limited, as they cannot take additional appeals to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, where they previously overturned a UEFA-delivered Champions League ban. Despite the charges against them, the club maintains its denial of any wrongdoing. Additionally, Richard Masters emphasized concerns about player welfare and the packed schedules of top-flight fixtures during the European Leagues General Assembly press conference, highlighting the need for action to address these issues.
