Mikel Arteta refused to use Manchester City's 115 charges against them as he prepares his Arsenal side for the final day of the Premier League season.
City are in pole position for the title and will be champions if they beat West Ham at the Etihad. If they don't, Arsenal have a chance to leapfrog them and steal the title if they can beat Everton at the Emirates.
If City win the title, it will be their fourth in a row – something no English club has ever managed in the top flight. However, as City close in on history, the noise over their outstanding Premier League charges for alleged breaches of financial rules is increasing, as rivals and critics look to use the charges to question City's achievements. ALSO READ: Secret Man City meeting to give Man City players message before West Ham game ALSO READ: 'I don't know' – Pep Guardiola responds to question on Man City's 115 charges Among the potential punishments, should City be found guilty by an independent panel, could be relegation or expulsion from the Premier League and maybe even having to hand back some of their titles.
The charges do not relate to the current season, but any prospective punishments could be implemented when the verdict is returned.
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