Manchester City believe they have achieved some success in their ATP hearing as the trial into their 115 FFP breaches has been moved up.
City won a fourth consecutive Premier League title last season as they pipped Arsenal to the championship on the final day of the 2023/24 campaign, their second title since 115 charges were laid against them by the Premier League in February last year.
Pep Guardiola s side face a significant points deduction if found guilty of the alleged breaches, which include failing to provide accurate financial information for nine separate seasons.
The state-owned club have also been charged with failing to co-operate with the investigation and handing over documents as required.
A further spanner was thrown into the works earlie…