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Premier League demands City punishment by season end
Premier League clubs want Manchester City punished before season ends after breach ruling.
In brief
Premier League clubs want Manchester City punished before season ends after breach ruling. Premier League clubs believe Manchester City's financial rule breaches must be punished by season's end to avoid uncertainty. Originally reported by BBC Sport.
Premier League verdict
Premier League confirmed Manchester City guilty of financial rule breaches from 2009-10 to 2017-18 seasons.
“They included artificially inflating revenue by more than £900m through "sham" sponsorship deals”
City denies guilt
Manchester City repeatedly denied guilt and plan to appeal by week's end.
Club officials push for quick resolution
Senior football figures say case should be resolved by season end to avoid uncertainty.
“It benefits everyone for this to be resolved as quickly as possible”
Appeal timeline concerns
One source says appeal should be compressed to end season with no more than 12 weeks after filing.
“the process "should" be resolved by the end of the season”
Etihad Airways legal action
Etihad Airways says it will seek legal action against Premier League over improper commercial arrangements.
“categorically rejects any finding, conclusion or implication that suggests the airline has ever been involved in improper commercial arrangements”
Premier League's stance
Premier League wants case concluded as soon as possible despite potential for lengthy process.
“wants the process to be "concluded as soon as possible"”
The key point
Premier League clubs believe Manchester City's financial rule breaches must be punished by season's end to avoid uncertainty.
