The English Premier League begins on Friday in what is shaping up to be a momentous season off the pitch, as it gears up for a tense legal battle with champions Manchester City, trials new financial regulations and braces for the introduction of an independent football regulator.
The league’s clash with City, after it accused the club of more than 100 breaches of its financial rules following a multiyear investigation, is set to play out before an independent commission.
The Times reported this could be as soon as next month, although the precise timing of an outcome is unclear. City has repeatedly denied the charges.
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