Former Manchester City finance advisor, Stefan Borson, suggests that if City is found guilty of any of the 115 financial offenses brought against them by the Premier League, they could face relegation.
Borson, a lawyer, expresses skepticism about City being held accountable due to the number of people involved in the alleged cover-ups. The charges revolve around improper funding and a lack of cooperation between 2009 and 2018, which City denies.
Recent accusations have also been made against Everton and Nottingham Forest for exceeding the three-season monetary loss threshold, violating the Premier League’s Profitability and Sustainability rules. Everton has already incurred a ten-point deduction for a prior violation. Borson emphasizes the severity of the charges against City, stating that if confirmed, relegation is likely.
The accusations involve an alleged decade-long conspiracy, asserting that City’s primary sponsorship deals were misrepresented. Borson believes the Premier League faces a significant challenge in proving such claims to an independent commission.
Despite UEFA accusing City of financial misconduct previously, Borson suggests City may clear their name again, considering the scope of the allegations and the involvement of various individuals and companies. The potential penalties for City, if found guilty, remain uncertain, but there’s a possibility of championship revocation.
