Manchester City issued an official statement responding to the opinion published by the Premier League committee regarding the allegations against the club.
The club reaffirmed its legal position and said it would continue pursuing the available legal and regulatory procedures.
Manchester City also expressed disappointment and surprise at the committee’s opinion, while reiterating its position that it is not guilty of the allegations brought against it.
Manchester City Says It Has Evidence Supporting Its Position
Manchester City said in its statement that it has a comprehensive body of evidence that it believes supports its position in the case.
The club confirmed that it will continue taking appropriate steps through the available legal and regulatory channels as the proceedings continue.
Club Maintains Its Legal Position
Manchester City stressed that the case has not been fully concluded and confirmed that it will continue to pursue the available appeal processes.
The club also said it believes the opinion contains fundamental errors relating to the law, facts and principles involved in the case.
Manchester City Criticizes the Course of the Proceedings
The club said it had approached the legal proceedings seriously over the past eight years, based on its expectation that the Premier League and its board would operate as an independent, impartial and fair regulatory authority.
Manchester City reaffirmed that its current position is based on its belief that the opinion is unsound, while confirming that it will continue defending its position through the official legal channels.
Restrictions on Details of the Case
Manchester City concluded its statement by confirming that it remains limited in terms of the details it can publicly disclose regarding the case.
The club said those restrictions will remain in place until the relevant legal proceedings and future processes connected to the case have been completed.
What did Manchester City say about the allegations?
The club reaffirmed its position that it is not guilty of the allegations brought against it.
Does Manchester City have evidence supporting its case?
The club said it has a comprehensive body of evidence that it believes supports its legal position.
Have the proceedings been fully concluded?
According to the club’s statement, the legal proceedings and available processes have not been fully concluded.
What did Manchester City say about the committee’s opinion?
The club expressed disappointment and surprise and said it believes the opinion contains fundamental errors.
Why has Manchester City not disclosed all the details?
The club said it remains restricted in what it can disclose until the relevant legal proceedings and future processes are completed.
