Manchester City are due to have their Profit & Sustainability Rules hearing against the Premier League at some point this year, although an exact date has not been disclosed.
League chief Richard Masters last month indicated that it would be sooner rather than later but failed to provide further accuracy. Former Man City financial advisor Stefan Borson believes the Premier League is better off losing the 115-charge case to avoid defaming its own competition.
He said: "If they bring this action and are successful against Manchester City, they will just discredit their own Premier League and if they don't… The position you have got is for the Premier League to reverse at this stage…
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"It may be in the interests of the Premier League to take it to the independent commission and lose. To actually try and unwind it at this stage is going to be very difficult for the board of the Premier League."
Manchester City have denied all 115 allegations - which allege illicit financing and uncooperation - and have vowed to clear their name. Here is the full list of the charges City are alleged to have breached:
1. In respect of each of Seasons 2009/10 to 2017/18 inclusive, the Premier League Rules applicable in those seasons that required provision by a member club to the Premier League, in the utmost good faith, of accurate financial information that gives a true and fair view of the club’s financial position, in particular with respect to its revenue (including sponsorship revenue), its related parties and its operating costs, namely:
(a) for Season 2009/10, Premier League Rules B.13,