Man City chairman asserts club's innocence over Premier League charges, says still 'long way to run'
Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has reaffirmed the club's innocence regarding 115 alleged financial breaches. The club remains confident in its legal position despite ongoing Premier League proceedings.
Why it matters
This is a landmark case in professional football that could result in unprecedented penalties, including potential expulsion from the league.
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak issued a direct message to supporters Saturday as the club faces the potential of losing its landmark case with the Premier League over alleged financial breaches.
City has reportedly been found guilty of all but one of the 115 charges against the club, which could result in punishments such as a huge points deduction or even expulsion from English soccer's top division.
The club has always denied wrongdoing and Al Mubarak restated that stance in a letter to fans.
"The Premier League process still has a long way to run, and our confidence and intent in proving the club's innocence is just as strong as when this began," he wrote.
"There are so many things that I would like to be able to share with you to help you understand why we feel so confident in our position."
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