Date set for hearing into Premier League charges against Manchester CityBy Jamie Gardner, PA Chief Sports ReporterA date has been set for an independent commission to hear Premier League financial charges against Manchester City, the league’s chief executive Richard Masters has told British MPs. “There is a date set for that proceeding, unfortunately I can’t tell you when that is, but that is progressing.”City were charged with more than 100 rule breaches last year following an investigation which the Premier League said began in December 2018. The Premier League declined to comment on whether the commission will consider it this year but it is understood that is the case. Asked about those rules, Masters told the committee: “We take our rulebook very seriously. It’s a very solemn duty – nobody likes enforcing the financial rules.

Source: Irish Independent January 16, 2024 21:37 UTC