Man City FFP ‘blows’ with ‘compensation’ figure revealed as PL rivals have two ‘pathways’ to ‘seek’ compensation

A new report has revealed how much Manchester City would be ‘forced to pay’ their Premier League rivals if they are guilty of breaching the FFP.

Early 2023 is Men’s city were charged after being accused of breaching more than 100 of the Premier League’s Financial Fair Play rules.

Pep GuardiolaThe club’s squad was referred to an independent commission after the Premier League conducted a four-year investigation into their conduct between 2009 and 2018.

If found guilty, Man City could face a huge fine, points deduction, transfer ban or expulsion from the Premier League.

The Cityzens have insisted on their innocence and launched a legal battle against the Premier League earlier this year as they campaigned for the abolition of the Associated Party Transaction (APT) rules.

Man City’s APT case has already been concluded. Each side had success, but It is claimed the Premier League club “won on penalties”.

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The FFP hearing is still ongoing a new ‘concrete’ update has revealed when this case is likely to be concluded.

Earlier this week, a report of The times revealed that Man City’s Premier League rivals will demand compensation if they are found guilty of violating the FFP.

‘A number of Premier League clubs have reserved the right to claim damages against Manchester City over the club’s 115 alleged rule breaches before Tuesday’s deadline.

‘The action was advised by lawyers even before the outcome of the case, as there is a potential six-year limitation period dating back to November 5, 2018, when a German website first published the Football Leaks documents.

“If the serious charges against City are proven, clubs could claim loss of income for missing out on the league title or European competitions over the course of several seasons, which could total hundreds of millions of pounds.”

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A new report from Football insider claims Man City ‘could take a hit of more than £70million’ as they may be ‘forced’ to compensate their Premier League rivals.

It is also claimed that Man City’s Premier League would have two ‘options’ to ‘claim’ damages. The report claims.

‘It is said that the action has already been advised by lawyers before the outcome of the case is known, as there is a possible six-year limitation period dating back to November 5, 2018.

‘Sources have told Football Insider that all 35 clubs that have finished under Man City in the Premier League over the past nine years could make a claim suggesting they finished at least one place lower as a result of the alleged breach and that they want to receive at least some compensation. £2 million in compensation.

‘Another potential avenue for clubs to claim compensation is the loss of opportunities. In English law, loss of opportunity is a legal concept that refers to a situation where a defendant’s actions cause a plaintiff to lose the opportunity to gain a benefit or avoid a loss.

‘Sources have told Football Insider that a club could claim they have missed out on a place in the Champions League if Manchester City’s alleged wrongdoings are proven, opening up the possibility for them to make a compensation claim.

‘The independent panel has the power to award damages to any interested party, or clubs can seek damages through arbitration under Rule X of the Premier League Handbook.

‘But it is clear that due to the complexity of the case it may take a significant amount of time before any compensation claims can be resolved.’