The Premier League charged City with 115 counts of financial misconduct in February 2023 after initially launching an investigation five years earlier.
Slott’s comments came in response to a question about Muhammad SalahLiverpool’s future after Egypt International said on Sunday 2-0 win Above the city Could be the last time He faces Pep Guardiola’s side at Anfield as uncertainty continues over his future at the club.
“Maybe you know more about the 115 acquisition. [charges] So hopefully he won’t be in the Premier League next season,” Slott told a news conference on Tuesday ahead of Liverpool’s trip. Newcastle United.
The boring answer is always the same. This is not the place for me to talk about Mo’s contract. It was a joke, I repeat it was a joke.
The City vehemently denied all of the allegations against it, and in a statement issued in response to the initial allegations, claimed that it had “irrefutable evidence” to support its position and that it had “resolved the matter once and for all.” And look forward to finishing forever.”
The charges relate to a period of 14 seasons since 2009–10 and include 54 counts of failing to provide accurate information, 14 counts of failing to provide accurate details for player and manager payments, Premier League profits and There are seven counts of violation of sustainability laws. (PSR), five counts of failing to comply with UEFA regulations including financial fair play (FFP) and 35 counts of failing to co-operate with Premier League investigations since 2018.
Liverpool’s victory over City on Sunday saw Sloot’s side move 11 points clear of the champions and nine points clear at the top of the Premier League table. However, the Dutchman played down talk of his side being title favourites, insisting there is a long way to go until the end of the season.
He said that it is not a special thing for us to be at the top of the Premier League or the Champions League.
“This club, this team, these players are used to being at the top of the league and competing for every trophy. They have experienced it. They also know that it is a long season and to win the league. Chelsea, weapon And the city — because I see those three as my main competitors — that you have to be at the top of our game for 10 months.
“We’ve already seen the quality of all three and know we have to be at the top of our game. Now we have Newcastle, who beat Arsenal and Chelsea at home, and drew with City. They gave me that. Needless to say, it will be a tough game.”