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Man City found guilty of most of 115 charges; Purslow warns of legal spiral

A former Liverpool and Villa executive says compensation claims from rival clubs could run for years if Manchester City and the Premier League don't settle.

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What to know

  • Manchester City have reportedly been found guilty of the vast majority of 115 Premier League charges, though no official announcement has been made and sanctions remain undecided.
  • Possible sanctions range from a points deduction to expulsion from the league or a large fine; City are expected to appeal.
  • A former club executive warns that up to 19 rival clubs across nine affected seasons could pursue compensation claims, risking years of further legal disputes; four clubs have already filed protective claims.
  • The verdict comes 1,327 days after City were charged in February 2023 following a four-year investigation.

“If you add all those claims up, over nine years, and that's just in the Premier League, you can see that the potential here for this to spiral out of control is huge.”

Christian Purslow, Former Liverpool/Aston Villa executive · BBC Radio 4 Today programme ↗ · Sep 25

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Man City found guilty of most of 115 charges; Purslow warns of legal spiral
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    Culture Secretary Nandy urges quick resolution

    Lisa Nandy told BBC Radio 5 Live that football fans generally see the situation as bad for the sport and urged the Premier League toward a swift resolution.

    “I think most football fans will be feeling that this is not a good moment for football as a whole…”
    — Lisa Nandy
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    Gilroy KC calls case a 'seismic moment' as four clubs file claims — Football law expert Paul Gilroy KC, appearing alongside Purslow, said four clubs have already lodged protective claims reserving the right to seek compensation if City are found guilty.

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    Purslow warns legal fight could spiral out of control

    Speaking on BBC Radio 4's Today programme, former club executive Christian Purslow said compensation claims from the other 19 clubs affected across nine seasons could add up to a huge, prolonged legal battle.

    “Because a never-ending waterfall of legal claims and uncertainties for another four or five years would be absolutely appalling for the game.”
    — Christian Purslow

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    2. 1 outlet first by BBC, 10h ago · read ↗

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    Manchester City declines to confirm verdict, cites confidentiality — City would not comment on whether they had been found guilty, issuing a statement saying the Premier League process 'remains ongoing with significant elements to be completed' and describing eight years of 'due process'.

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    City found guilty of most of the 115 charges, report says — The Athletic reported that Manchester City have been found guilty of the vast majority of the 115 charges, 1,327 days after being charged; the Premier League has not made an official announcement and declined to comment.

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    Independent commission concludes hearing into the charges — An independent commission finished hearing the case roughly 22 months before the verdict was reported, setting up the eventual ruling on the 115 charges.

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    Premier League charges Manchester City with 115 rule breaches — Following a four-year investigation, the Premier League charged City over alleged inflated sponsorship revenue from connected companies and other undisclosed payments made to circumvent financial rules.