Sky Sports offered an uncomfortable apology to Man City on Gillette Soccer on Saturday after Tim Sherwood had made some controversial comments about their transfer activities.
The former midfielder of Tottenham and Blackburn was accompanied by Paul Merson and presenter Simon Thomas in the panel.
The experts discussed the activities of City in the transfer period of January, since Pep Guardiola has strengthened his team this month with three newcomers.
Omar Marmoush, Abdukodir Khusanov and Vorror Reis all arrived at the Etihad Stadium while the eight-time Premier League champion seems to prevail in a nerve-racking top four race.
Sherwood noted that the liveliness of City in the shop window is particularly strange, given that they are confronted with 115 charges from the Premier League for alleged violation of several financial rules and because of not cooperating in a subsequent investigation.
He said: 'They seem to be the only team that can spend money, and they have 115 [charges] above their heads. “
After an advertising break, Thomas spoke at 3 p.m. and emphasized that the views of Sherwood did not reflect that of Sky Sports, and apologized for the comment.
He said: 'Welcome back before we leave, while the flute tones go through the country, we had a conversation earlier today in the run -up to Manchester City, their transfer business.
'A comment was made about Man City and the rules. I just want to say that this is absolutely not the opinion of Sky Sports and we apologize at Manchester City for these comments. “
The hearing of City against the Premier League was completed at the beginning of December and started on September 16 in the London International Dispute Resolution Center.
If City, which strongly refutes every misconduct, is found guilty of some of the more serious charges, they can be affected with enormous financial fines, points deduction or even relegation.
A first statement is expected in the coming months. However, as Mail Sport reported earlier, it is very likely that – if no agreement is reached – both parties will appeal against the upcoming judgment.
And if that is the case, then a final decision may only be made at the end of next season, so that a state of harmful uncertainty continues.
The alleged rule violation of City would have taken place for a period of 14 years. The original 115 charges have been extended to a total of 130 after an administrative issue.
The four-on-one-row champions are accused of not providing accurate financial information about nine seasons, ranging from 2009-10 to 2017-18, and from not providing full details about the wages of former manager Roberto Mancini Between 2009-10 and 2017. 2012-13.
They would also not have provided full details about the amounts paid to players between 2010-2011 and 2015-2016 and did not cooperate in the study between 2018 and 2023.
The Premier League, led by CEO Richard Masters, has been researching City for over five years.
The senior lawyer of the competition is Adam Lewis KC, while Lord Pannick led the defense of City. Both are from Blackstone Chambers.
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