Liverpool and Manchester City lock horns this afternoon in a high-stakes Premier League battle. The Reds sit at the top while City struggles to find form.
Manchester City currently occupy third place. The Cityzens face a disappointing season and grapple with 115 financial misconduct charges hanging over them.
If found guilty, the punishments could range from a fine to a heavy points deduction that might even risk relegation. Reports hint at a verdict arriving within two months. City firmly denies any wrongdoing and vows to appeal if sanctioned.
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Ahead of the clash, Slot admitted he rarely follows the case. “I see the headlines, but it doesn’t impact this season,” he declared. He dismissed questions about City’s spending as irrelevant to his role.
Slot noted that during the summer, City lost Julian Alvarez while only bringing in Savinho. He added that the winter window saw four new signings. In January, City outspent every club in Europe. They acquired Nico Gonzalez, Vitor Reis, Juma Bah, Abdukodir Khusanov, and Omar Marmoush.
Former Everton chief Keith Wyness claims City now hold leverage over the Premier League. The team won a legal battle over Associated Party Transactions rules that governed from 2021 to 2024. An independent panel later voided those rules before new guidelines emerged in November 2024.
City launched a legal challenge after losing lucrative deals with Etihad Airways and First Abu Dhabi Bank. Keith Wyness believes their strategy may help settle the 115 charges. If the Premier League shifts its behind-the-scenes negotiations, City might hold unexpected cards.
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