Man City chairman strikes defiant tone after club reportedly found guilty of breaking rules
News of the decisions reached by an independent commission was widely reported on Friday but no official announcement has been made by the Premier League.
Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak expressed a defiant stance on Saturday, asserting that the club was confident it could prove its "innocence" following reported findings of guilt on all but one of 115 charges related to breaching Premier League financial rules. The news of the decisions made by an independent commission surfaced on Friday, though no formal announcement has yet been made by the Premier League, and there is currently no indication of any potential penalties.
Despite being backed by Abu Dhabi, Manchester City has consistently denied the allegations, with a club spokesperson confirming that their position remains unchanged. It is reported that the club is prepared to appeal if the allegations are substantiated. As per the user's current subscription plan, commenting on this story is not possible.
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