Clubs demanding compensation from Man City if they are found guilty of breaching financial fair play rules would amount to a “civil war” in the Premier League, according to former Everton chief executive Keith Wyness.

An independent commission hearing began in September to examine 115 allegations made by the Premier League against the Citizens.

Premier League launches investigation Man City In 2018, after a series of legal delays, charges were finally laid in February 2023 and the club was referred to an independent commission.

The charges against the nationals relate to the requirement for accurate reporting of financial information, including the value of sponsorship deals, the provision of details of manager and player pay information, and a club’s responsibility as a member of the Premier League to comply with UEFA’s financial regulations and rules. According to the league’s own profitability and sustainability rules (PSR).

They are also accused of not cooperating with the league’s investigation. In total, there are expenses for each season between 2009-10 and 2022-23.

Man City released a statement on the day the charges were brought strongly denying the allegations, saying they welcomed the opportunity for an independent commission to “impartially consider the extensive, irrefutable evidence supporting our position”.

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The club added: “We therefore look forward to this matter being resolved as soon as possible.”

A report earlier this week He claimed Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal and Tottenham had met a six-year deadline to officially register for compensation if Manchester City were found guilty of the charges against them.

The commission could order City to pay compensation but due to laws regarding time limits for registering such claims, the four clubs were concerned they could miss out on the opportunity if they waited for the case to be resolved.

Former Everton CEO Wyness thinks potential compensation claims could lead to a “civil war” in the Premier League.

Wyness told Football Insider: “This is just a fraction of the 115 impeachment cases. The words civil war come to mind.

“We are entering into a long-term legal dispute on many different fronts. Every meeting room, every weekend would be hostile. That would be a mess.

“I hope this can be resolved without getting into these fights. However, clubs reserve places.

“We’re hoping it won’t come to that, and as far as I can see it’s just jousting so far.”