Premier League rivals plot legal action against Man City after 114 financial breaches found | OneFootball

Premier League clubs are exploring legal action against Manchester City after the club was found guilty of 114 of the 115 charges relating to alleged breaches of the league’s financial regulations.

Several clubs have already sought legal advice on potential compensation claims.

Meanwhile, several top-flight sides have been discussing the independent commission’s verdict.

Law firms have previously approached Premier League clubs, explaining that they could pursue damages if City were found to have broken the league’s rules.

The case could now have major financial implications for the eight-time champions, although any legal claims have to wait until the appeals process is complete.

City are expected to challenge the commission’s findings over the 114 breaches, which relate to allegations between 2009 and 2018.

One possible avenue for rival clubs would be to argue that City’s alleged rule-breaking affected their own sporting and financial prospects.

Some clubs could seek compensation if they can demonstrate that they missed out on Champions League qualification because of City’s conduct.

Others could point to lost sponsorship bonuses or other financial opportunities.

A collective legal action is also possible, with multiple Premier League clubs potentially joining forces to seek damages, and there is already a precedent.

In June, an independent commission ordered Everton to pay Burnley £35.1 million.

They ruled that Everton’s breach of the Premier League’s Profitability and Sustainability Rules during the 2021/22 season had given them a sporting advantage.

If clubs can establish financial losses linked to City’s alleged breaches, they could have a case.

Premier League clubs are now assessing how City’s case may have affected their own financial position.

Man City insist the Premier League process is not yet complete and stressed their commitment to due process.

The reigning FA and League Cup champions also said they expected the Premier League to act as an independent and impartial regulator as the case moves to its next stage.