Andy Burnham's vow over Manchester City's 115 Premier League charges
18.04.2024 - 19:53
/ manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Andy Burnham has said he will support Manchester City in receiving 'fair and consistent treatment' amid the club's ongoing case with the Premier League.
The Blues have been hit with 115 charges for allegedly breaking league rules. These include accusations that between 2009 and 2018 they failed to provide accurate financial information that gave a 'true and fair view of the club's financial position' and that they also failed to co-operate with the investigation.
The case against them is set to be heard by an independent commission, expected to be later this year with the hope the case can be concluded before the end of the 2024/25 season.
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Greater Manchester Mayor Mr Burnham, who was born in Liverpool and is a lifelong Everton fan, has been a vocal critic of how the Premier League have handled two recent cases against the Toffees for breaching profit and sustainability rules which has seen them docked a total of eight points.
Asked if he would support City in a similar manner if he thought the Blues were harshly treated, he told the Manchester Evening News: "So obviously it's not all in the public domain. But absolutely I will support Manchester City in securing fair and consistent treatment, and transparent treatment.
"I think that's the issue, that the Premier League need to reassure everybody on, that it's going to be done in a fair way, in a consistent way.
"And as I say, we don't know yet because there's not much in the public domain, but obviously I will absolutely represent both Manchester clubs, both Premier League clubs, as best I can, when they need my support. Obviously on the basis of, you know, challenging