Manchester City has initiated legal proceedings against the Premier League. This legal action could potentially assist the club in its defense against 115 charges of alleged financial rule breaches.

The specific nature of City’s legal challenge has not been disclosed in detail, but it is believed to involve procedural issues and the legitimacy of the charges themselves.

Manchester City faces allegations spanning from the 2009-10 season to the 2017-18 season, which include charges related to financial misreporting, failure to provide accurate financial information, and not cooperating with investigations.

The club has consistently denied any wrongdoing and has expressed confidence in being able to clear its name.This move to launch legal action may be a strategic effort by Manchester City to delay or dismiss the charges, ensuring they have a robust defense and possibly highlighting any procedural errors made by the Premier League during its investigation.