Manchester City face an unresolved financial verdict as their league run continues
Manchester City were found guilty by an independent commission of financial-rule breaches covering 2009 to 2018, including disguising more than €950 million (£830.69 million) in funding, according to the Express. The club denies the claims and has appealed; the Premier League is to decide on a sanction, with no timetable given. BBC Sport reports that City are also chasing a seventh consecutive league win, despite the uncertainty over possible punishment.
Bottom line — The Premier League’s sanction is still pending, while City’s bid for seven wins from seven continues.
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The commission found City relied on sham agreements to inflate revenue and reduce costs, the Express reports.
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The Express says the commission also found that some club witnesses gave false evidence; City has appealed the verdict.
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Possible sanctions discussed by the Express include points deductions, relegation, expulsion and an ownership change; none has been announced.
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The Premier League has said it wants the case resolved within the current campaign, including the appeal process, according to the Express.
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The Express reports that other top-flight clubs may seek damages over seasons affected by the alleged breaches.
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BBC Sport says a win would give City seven victories from seven league games, their best start in 129 years.
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City beat Liverpool 3-0 last weekend, BBC Sport reports, and have won 28 of 31 league matches against newly promoted teams.