Update on Man City’s 115 FFP charges as Sky News reporter reveals what the Premier League ‘has indicated

Sky News journalist Rob Harris has provided a significant update regarding the Premier League’s ongoing investigation into the 115 allegations filed against Manchester City last year. These accusations span over a nine-season period and mainly concern City’s alleged failure to provide accurate financial information and to cooperate with the Premier League’s investigations.

Manchester City has consistently denied these allegations, asserting that they possess an indisputable body of evidence to support their case. Premier League CEO Richard Masters previously confirmed that a hearing date had been scheduled, though he was unable to specify when it would occur. Now, Harris reports that the Premier League has indicated the hearing is imminent, though the process has been drawn out for over 15 months without resolution, leaving many frustrated.

In the meantime, Masters recently appeared before a Parliamentary Select Committee, where the discussion notably did not include City’s charges. Instead, the focus shifted to the uncertainty surrounding Everton’s ownership, particularly the ongoing efforts by US private investment firm 777 Partners to acquire the club from current owner Farhad Moshiri.

Concerns have been raised about 777 Partners’ financial stability and legal issues, which could potentially affect their ability to pass the Premier League’s Owners and Directors Test. These concerns are heightened by a recent lawsuit filed in New York, accusing 777 Partners and co-owner Josh Wander of fraud involving hundreds of millions of dollars, alongside other legal challenges related to unpaid debts.

As the Premier League’s hearing against Manchester City approaches, the football world remains watchful, not only for the outcome of these serious allegations but also for the resolution of the ownership uncertainties surrounding Everton.