Premier League see request rejected by Manchester City over 115 charges mockery | OneFootball

Manchester City have been left stunned by a request from the Premier League to collaborate with an impressionist who mocked the club over their 115 charges.

As the English giants prepare to go to battle in an attempt to reclaim their title amid the shadow of long-standing financial allegations, new information reveals that officials at the club have been left bemused by a media request from league bosses.

Manchester City’s position has remained firm and largely silent publicly throughout the ongoing investigation into 115 alleged breaches of Premier League financial rules, despite a clear feeling of confidence and business as usual within their offices.

As Pep Guardiola continues to stress unity and professionalism during pre-season, the club’s media strategy has been focused on clarity, control, and avoiding unnecessary distractions, and the idea of working alongside someone who has publicly mocked their ongoing legal situation evidently runs counter to that stance.

According to information revealed by MailSport’s Mike Keegan, the Premier League saw a request rejected by Manchester City over entering into a content collaboration with an impressionist who has repeatedly mocked the club and Pep Guardiola over the 115 charges.

It is detailed that officials within the Etihad Stadium were left ‘stunned’ when counterparts at the top-flight suggested they work with Conor Moore who, on a number of occasions, has poked fun at and mocked Guardiola and Manchester City.

The report explains that those working on content at the Premier League thought City could bring in Moore to do impressions with players while they watched, with footage then shared by the pair. However, the request was politely turned down by ‘flabbergasted’ Etihad officials.

This latest development will likely maintain the existing tension between City and the Premier League as the club awaits a conclusion and final verdict to the 115 charge of alleged financial rule breaches first issued in February 2023.

Club sources have often maintained that Manchester City are confident of clearing their name, although any attempt by the Premier League to frame the situation through light-hearted content could perhaps be seen as prejudicial or dismissive.

In the broader media landscape, the story may also influence how other clubs and content creators engage with Manchester City players and staff moving forward. The club’s reluctance to involve itself in such collaborations highlights the seriousness with which it is treating both the legal process and its public image at a time of intense scrutiny.

For now, Pep Guardiola’s squad will remain focused on pre-season preparations and the upcoming pre-season clash against Palermo, as well as their Premier League opening weekend tie away at Wolves on Saturday 16 August.