New Man City charges hearing detail emerges as costs laid bare amid relegation threat

It's the third day of Manchester City's hearing over 130 alleged breaches of Premier League FFP rules.

The club were charged and referred to an independent commission in February 2023 after a lengthy investigation. It's alleged that City breached financial guidelines over a nine-year period between 2009 and 2018.

City have strongly denied all charges and have previously stated their case is supported by a 'comprehensive body of irrefutable evidence'. However, the Premier League reckon that City breached the rules - which required the club to provide 'accurate financial information that gives a true and fair view of the club's financial position'.

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That private hearing, which is being held at the International Dispute Resolution Centre (IDRC) in London, is set to last at least 10 weeks. Here, The Manchester Evening News has taken a look at how other media publications have reported on the latest news regarding City's case.

Writing in its latest column, The Sun have pinpointed how City's financial hearing will be split into two elements and have explained how a final decision will be reached. The newspaper wrote: "Manchester City kicked off their legal fight with the Premier League.

"An anticipated 10-week City of London hearing into the club's alleged 115 financial breaches will, effectively, be split into two elements. The initial part of the case will see Prem [Premier League] lawyers seeking to prove that City were in breach of the regulations. Should their charges be upheld, there would be a second stage as the two sides argue over the sanction to be applied.

"Under Prem [Premier League]