Fresh Man City 115 charges verdict reveals Premier League problem

Fresh Man City 115 charges verdict reveals Premier League problem - 'big issue for Sky Sports'

The latest Manchester City news as another football finance expert has spoken about the 100+ charges that the club faces for alleged Premier League rule breaches

Sky Sports are said to have warned their pundits, including Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville, about what they say after the Manchester City Premier League charges verdict (Image: PA )

Manchester City being found guilty of the most significant Premier League charges they face is a potential scenario that it is said would also prove problematic for Sky Sports.

Officials at Sky have reportedly warned their pundits to focus on the facts and not jump to conclusions when the verdict is delivered. The Daily Mail claims they have taken this unusual step to avoid any controversy in the aftermath.

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City have consistently said they have a comprehensive body of irrefutable evidence supporting their position, and deny any wrongdoing. However, if the club are found guilty, it will not only be an issue for them, but also the league and its partners.

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Speaking on talkSPORT, former City financial advisor and football finance expert Stefan Borson said: "The problem that Sky have got, of course, is if it goes against City in a significant way, then the big question - and this is not just a question for the Premier League, but also a question for Sky - is what do we make of the last decade of Premier League football?

"That will be a big issue for Sky, and that's why I think they will be even more concerned about the way this is presented compared to some other outlets. They have a big stake in this game; that's why this is a very dangerous case for both the Premier League and its partners because if it goes against City, then clearly there are big question marks over all of the ownership since 2009."

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talkSPORT pundit Simon Jordan countered: "I would suggest it's more to do with the fact that if it doesn't go against City, that the conspiracy theorists among anyone that's on their channel might want to be careful of what Man City will then do afterwards after they've been exonerated after they've been vindicated and all the things that they'll claim as a result of it if in fact none of these charges are upheld."

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