Man City legal fight could spiral out of control, former Premier League club executive warns
Christian Purslow's comments come after Manchester City was found guilty of dozens of financial rule charges brought by the Premier League.
Former top club executive Christian Purslow has warned that Manchester City's legal fight with the Premier League could spiral out of control. Purslow, who held senior roles at Liverpool, Aston Villa and Chelsea, stated that the case could lead to a chain of events that would be "appalling for the game." City has been found guilty of the majority of 115 charges brought forward by the Premier League, with accusations of inflating sponsorship revenue and making off-the-books payments to circumvent financial rules.
Sanctions on the club are yet to be announced, but could include a points deduction, expulsion from the Premier League or a huge fine. Purslow expressed hope that a comprehensive solution between the authorities and Manchester City could be reached, as a never-ending legal battle would be damaging for the sport.
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