Glasner warns Premier League integrity at stake over City saga

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 8 Oct, 22:37 · Archive

Manchester City's guilty verdict for financial rule breaches has damaged the Premier League's brand, warns Nottingham Forest manager Oliver Glasner.

An independent commission has found Manchester City guilty of breaking financial rules across a nine-year period, including arranging 'sham contracts' that artificially inflated their income by more than £900m. City have appealed against the verdict. Nottingham Forest head coach Oliver Glasner has warned that the case has damaged the Premier League's brand globally and threatens the competition's integrity. He expressed concern that supporters may 'switch off' if the matter is not resolved quickly.

Glasner drew on his experience with Crystal Palace, which was demoted from the Europa League to the Conference League after a court of arbitration ruling on multi-club ownership breaches. He said the legal process was repeatedly delayed, with a final verdict coming only ten days before the Conference League began. He urged the Premier League to complete its handling of City's case 'as soon as possible'.

Glasner said the saga is being watched closely worldwide, particularly in Europe, and that the league faces 'a big topic all over the world'. If City's appeal fails, the panel could impose sporting sanctions including expulsion from the league or point deductions.

How it is being reported

• Premier League get proof they can act quick with Man City punishment as fans 'won't watch'The Premier League are under pressure to hit Manchester City with a serious punishment after their guilty verdict as Oliver Glasner warns them of fans turning awayMirror Sport · 8 Oct, 22:20
• Glasner urges quick end to Manchester City saga and fears damage to Premier LeagueForest manager believes football fans may ‘switch off’ ‘The most important thing is the integrity of the league’ Oliver Glasner has said Manchester City being found guilty of arranging “sham contracts” has damaged the Premier League brand globally and believes the integrity of the English top flight is under threat. The Nottingham Forest head coach said the league faces a job to repair its image and suggested supporters might switch off after City were found to have artificially inflated their income by more than £900m. Continue reading...Guardian Football · 8 Oct, 18:00

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