Premier League investigation into Man City now cold amid Man United and Liverpool sales | OneFootball

An investigation into Manchester City by the Premier League could drag on for so long that those behind it may no longer be in football once it concludes, a new report has detailed.

Back in 2021, it was reported by the New York Times that Manchester City were challenging the Premier League in Britain’s civil courts, over the investigation into allegations that they had breached the league’s financial control rules.

It is further stated that City’s lawyers were fighting against the Premier League’s arbitration process, arguing that the club would not get a fair hearing. It was reminded at the time that hearings had been held behind closed doors, and publication of material has been kept confidential.

However, since that date, there has been very little in the way of media reporting on the situation, and many have begun to wonder whether Manchester City would face any sanctions at all, or whether the case had simply been thrown out.

Now, a new report has emerged suggesting that those behind the initial issues may no longer be involved in football when the Premier League’s case reaches it’s conclusion – offering plenty of hope in favour of those associated with Manchester City.

This is according to a new update from The Daily Mail, who report that the Premier League’s investigation into Manchester City is ‘in danger’ of ‘dragging on’ for so long that the ‘key agitators’ will no longer be involved in football when it reaches its conclusion.

The report offers a reminder of the situation, stating that both Manchester United and Liverpool were among the voices calling for action against Manchester City and were thought to be key to a bid in 2020 to get the Etihad club banned from the UEFA Champions League.

However, as both clubs are now up for sale, the Mail writes that it now remains to be seen whether new owners of either of the Premier League giants will have the same thirst for sanctions on Manchester City.

It remains to be seen whether further updates on the league’s investigation arise across the coming months, however a change of ownership at both Anfield and Old Trafford is more likely to arrive before any such date.

For now, Manchester City’s focus will be firmly on the pitch, and aiming to secure yet another Premier League crown after winning the English top-flight title in four of the last five seasons.