City Stand Firm
Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has insisted that the club remains confident of proving its innocence in the Premier League’s long-running financial case.
His comments came after reports that an independent commission had found City guilty of 114 of 115 alleged breaches.
City have consistently denied wrongdoing and have maintained that their position has not changed.
Al Mubarak told supporters that the club remains confident despite the latest developments surrounding the case.
The dispute has attracted enormous attention because of the number of allegations involved and the possible consequences if the reported findings survive the remaining legal process.
However, the matter is not simply a finished football story.
City’s position is that the club will continue through the legal process and seek to establish its case.
That means supporters are likely to hear much more about the dispute before everything is finally settled.
For now, the football side must continue preparing for the season while the legal battle develops away from the pitch.
Al Mubarak’s latest message therefore serves two purposes: reassuring City supporters and making clear that the club does not accept the reported conclusions as the final word.
The “115” saga is still far from over.