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James Murray

Thu 14 August 2025 8:00, UK

Manchester City are not outspending the Premier League in their ongoing 115 charges case. 

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Man City were dealt the charges by the Premier League in February 2023 for allegedly breaching the financial fair play (FFP) rules over a nine-year period between 2009 and 2018.

There has so far been little information provided about when the decision could be revealed, leading to concerns among Premier League clubs about how long the case could drag on.

The Times reported on 5 August senior figures in football have been told the cost to both sides of the Premier League’s case against Man City may have topped £200million over the past five years. 

Pep Guardiola is waiting to hear Man City’s 115 charges verdict (Credit: Imago)

This article contains exclusive comment from Stefan Borson, a former financial adviser to Man City.

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Borson previously told Football Insider Man City are spending around £25million in their 115 charges case, with the Premier League’s legal bill expected to be in a similar ballpark. 

Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, Borson said: “The myth that’s been suggested about the City case is City will be able to completely outspend the Premier League.

“The way it works is that the Premier League’s expenses come off before distribution to the clubs, so the Premier League has got no shortage of firepower and they’re using the best lawyers.

“That’s never been true.” 

Richard Masters has remained tight-lipped over Man City’s 115 charges case (Credit: Imago)

In terms of transfer activity, Football Insider revealed on 9 August Man City plan to keep Ilkay Gundogan despite speculation surrounding a possible move to Galatasaray.
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