Etihad Airways threatens legal action over Premier League's findings on Manchester City
Etihad Airways has threatened legal action against the Premier League following an independent commission's finding that Manchester City used sham commercial deals to inflate income by £830.7 million between 2009 and 2018. The airline, which has been City's main sponsor since 2009, rejects any implication of improper arrangements despite its name not appearing in the redacted report. Manchester City, which maintains its innocence, has until October 2 to appeal the guilty verdict on 114 of 115 charges. The Premier League is now preparing a sanctions hearing, while the Independent Football Regulator considers whether to strip the owners of their license.