However, after the Premier League formally charged Manchester City last February, the club said it was “surprised by the issuing of these alleged breaches” and that it possesses “a comprehensive body of irrefutable evidence that exists in support of its position”.
Yet despite the brilliance of players like Phil Foden, Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland putting City on the brink of a sixth title in seven seasons under Guardiola, City’s achievements are understandably being shadowed by a grey cloud brought on by the sweeping list of charges made by the Premier League.
