Stunning twist in Man City FFP case as FOUR Prem rivals accused

There has been a significant twist in the financial battle between Manchester City and the Premier League, with Pep Guardiola’s side claiming the rules have been ‘distorted’ to aid other clubs such as Arsenal and Everton.

In February 2023, the Premier League charged Man City with breaking financial rules on 115 occasions between 2009 and 2018. That came after a four-year investigation into the club’s dealings.

The charges have since been increased to 130, though City strongly deny the accusations.

The hearing took place between September and December last year and the final verdict has yet to emerge. It has been delayed but should still arrive before the end of the season.

According to The Times, City have hit back at the Premier League by accusing them of discriminatory practices that have unfairly helped Arsenal, Everton, Brighton & Hove Albion and Leicester.

City are concerned about financial contributions from club owners, known as shareholder loans.

While sponsorship deals linked to club owners are analysed closely, there is not as much insight into huge owner-funded loans that their four English rivals have supposedly benefitted from. City argue that these loans distort fair competition.