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EPL: Man City’s 115-count Hearing Ends, Verdict Awaited

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1 year ago

December 9, 2024

Manchester City’s long-awaited hearing into 115 alleged breaches of Premier League rules has concluded, according to reports on Monday, though a verdict is not expected until 2025.

The Daily Mail reported that closing arguments in the case, which began on 16 September at London’s International Dispute Resolution Centre, were delivered to an independent panel on Friday.

City strongly deny any wrongdoing but could face severe sanctions if found guilty, including relegation from the Premier League.

Last season, Everton and Nottingham Forest faced points deductions for breaching the league’s profit and sustainability regulations.

The English champions are accused of 80 financial rule breaches between 2009 and 2018, alongside 35 charges of failing to cooperate with a Premier League investigation.

Since Sheikh Mansour, a member of the UAE royal family, took over in 2008, Manchester City have become a dominant force in English football, winning eight of the last 13 Premier League titles, including four consecutive crowns.

They also lifted their first Champions League trophy in 2023.

However, these achievements have been clouded by allegations, with rival fans often referencing the charges against the club.

The Premier League filed the charges in February 2023, but the case has taken time to reach the independent commission.

City are accused of failing to provide accurate financial information from 2009 to 2018, including revenue from sponsorships and salary details for managers and players.

Additional charges relate to alleged breaches of both UEFA and Premier League financial regulations.

Even if found guilty, the club is expected to appeal the decision, potentially delaying sanctions further.

On the pitch, Pep Guardiola’s team is experiencing a dip in form, with just one win from their last nine games in all competitions.

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EPL: Chelsea Set To Sanction First Summer Transfer Under Alonso

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May 28, 2026

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Chelsea are set to sanction their first summer transfer under their new manager, Xabi Alonso.

According to the BBC Sport, the Blues are ‘open’ to selling Filip Jorgensen this summer after the goalkeeper indicated his desire to leave Stamford Bridge.

Jorgensen joined the Premier League west London club two seasons ago from Villarreal.

The 24-year-old shot-stopper was expected to compete for the number one position with goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, but he made just 11 Premier League appearances over the two seasons.

However, while the arrival of Alonso to Stamford Bridge could lead to a change in fortunes for Jorgensen, the report added that the Danish star has already expressed his desire to leave Chelsea this summer to get more regular playing game-time elsewhere.

Chelsea had blocked a potential exit for Jorgensen in the January transfer window, but the Premier League west London club are now open to a sale, with European and English clubs expected to explore a deal for the goalkeeper.

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EPL: ‘Go For Alvarez’ – Paul Merson Hands Arsenal Two Signings To Make

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2 days ago

May 26, 2026

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Arsenal legend, Paul Merson, has handed his old club two signings to make in the summer.

Merson wants Arsenal to sign Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez and a new midfielder.

“I would get a centre forward this summer, I would go for Julian Alvarez,” Merson said on The Good, The Bad & The Football podcast.

“I am a big fan. If they could get him, I would. I still think they probably need another midfield player as well.”

Arsenal is expected to bolster its squad in the summer after winning the Premier League title ahead of Manchester City this season.

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EPL: Wayne Rooney Picks Most Improved Player This Season

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May 26, 2026

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Manchester United legend, Wayne Rooney, has picked the Red Devils defender Luke Shaw as the most improved player in the Premier League following the conclusion of the 2025/26 season.

Speaking on his BBC podcast, Rooney said, “I think, for me, Luke Shaw. I think Luke Shaw has been the most improved player this season.

“I know he is an experienced player now, but I think his level this season has been much better than it has been in recent seasons.

“People might look at Kobbie Mainoo but I don’t think he’s improved. It was just the fact he wasn’t playing under the former manager so it wasn’t good or bad.”

Shaw enjoyed one of his most consistent seasons at Man United and started all of Man United’s Premier League games.