The hearing into the Premier League's 115 charges against Manchester City has reportedly ended, with both sides delivering closing arguments last week in London. The case, which began on September 16 at the International Dispute Resolution Centre, concluded on Friday, December 6, according to Mail Sport.
Manchester City are accused of breaching financial rules on more than 115 occasions between the 2009-10 and 2017-18 seasons. The Premier League brought the charges in February 2023, claiming the club failed to provide accurate financial information during that period, which included three Premier League titles.
City have maintained their innocence, stating in February 2023 that they welcomed the opportunity to present a 'comprehensive body of irrefutable evidence'. The verdict is expected in the New Year.
In October, the Telegraph reported that City were expecting legal notices from rival clubs seeking damages if found guilty. German publication Der Spiegel first alleged financial wrongdoing in November 2018, meaning clubs had until the end of last month to initiate proceedings under the Limitation Act 1980.
If found guilty, potential punishments could range from a points deduction to relegation. However, the Independent reported last week that relegation is extremely unlikely as it would require a vote of 15 out of 20 Premier League clubs in favour.
