In February last year, the EPL secretariat said that Manchester City was indicted on charges of violating 115 FFPs during the nine seasons from 2009-10 to 2017-18. An investigation is currently underway. If Manchester City is found to have violated the law, it could result in fines, points being deducted, championship deprivation, and in the worst case scenario, even expulsion from the EPL.
Recently, several teams have been disciplined for FFP charges. Manchester City’s time is approaching. Against this backdrop, England’s Football Insider reported that “the date of Manchester City’s FFP hearing has been confirmed.”
The media outlet said, “According to an internal source, EPL will begin a hearing on Man City’s alleged FFP violation in the fall. It will be right after the opening of the 2024-25 season. Man City is strongly opposed to the huge allegations, but sources said a final ruling will be made later this year.”
“Manchester City’s crimes are much bigger and older than those of Everton and Nottingham Forest, which have recently been disciplined for FFP violations. Everton and Nottingham Forest have been given points deduction,” he said, predicting that Manchester City will face stronger punishment than the two teams.
The media outlet also carried the captaincy of former Everton CEO Keith Wynes. Wynes said, “Pep Guardiola will not coach the relegation club. If Man City is relegated, Pep will not stay at Man City. Allegations of FFP violations will have a lot of influence on Man City and Pep. If Man City are relegated, Pep’s managerial duties should be an option, not an obligation. And if Man City are relegated, Pep will resign. I’m sure Pep doesn’t want to be in charge of Man City. It’s hard to stay in Man City. Pep is innocent.”
“Guardiola is delaying negotiations for a new contract with Manchester City in preparation for Manchester City’s disciplinary situation,” he said.
England’s ‘Daily Star’ also expressed concern about Manchester City’s relegation.
The outlet stated, “Manchester City is on the verge of being demoted. After being accused of violating FFP, Man City is threatening to be demoted. We are facing a nervous wait. Given that Everton and Nottingham Forest have been given points deducted for far fewer violations, Man City will not be able to avoid being demoted. This is the reality for Man City. The results are expected at the end of the year. Many experts predict that if found guilty, Man City will be demoted from the top flight. There are also voices speculating that he will even be disqualified from the championship.”
The media outlet also introduced an interview with Paulo Wanchope, who was demoted to Manchester City in 2001. Wanchope said, “Whatever happens to Manchester City, they will be able to bounce back. Manchester City’s fan base is very strong. In the past, they were strong and very special. No matter what happens to Manchester City, the fans will hold on.”
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