Manchester City may attempt to challenge the implementation of a new 12-week deadline for appeals related to alleged breaches of Premier League financial rules. This report comes from Sky Sports.
Under the Premier League's new regulations, appeal hearings must conclude within 12 weeks of submission. The hearing itself should last no longer than five days, after which the appeals commission is required to deliver a verdict within 30 days.
However, City's legal team may argue that this expedited process should not apply to a case that was initiated long before these new rules came into effect.
The Premier League charged the club in February 2023, with the initial proceedings taking place in 2024. The new expedited appeal rules were only introduced for the 2026/27 season.
According to Sky Sports, a legal expert believes that Manchester City may have substantial grounds for contesting the application of the new timelines to this case.
If this argument is brought forward and accepted, the process could take longer than anticipated, potentially extending into 2027. It remains unclear whether the club will officially seek such an exemption.
Manchester City has already lodged an appeal against the independent commission's ruling and continues to assert its innocence. The club maintains that the initial verdict contains significant legal errors and misinterpretations of the facts.
