Manchester City were initially charged with 115 breaches in February 2023, with a further 15 charges added later to take the total to 130. The alleged offences are said to have taken place over a nine-year period between 2009 and 2018. A hearing took place between September and December 2024, but a verdict has yet to be reached.
The Premier League chief executive admits that the wait for a verdict has now reached 20 months. He understands fan frustration over the delay, but insists that the Premier League must follow the process. The Independent Commission is responsible for establishing the truth, and the Premier League's responsibility is to investigate serious allegations.
The new season will bring a change to the Premier League's financial rules, with profit and sustainability rules being replaced by squad cost ratio. This limits clubs' spending on players to a percentage of their football-related revenue, with the Premier League setting the figure at 85 per cent. The new system is designed to improve the competitive balance in the Premier League.