Premier League CEO: Man City case needs time and space

Richard Masters insists the independent commission handling City's 115 charges must be allowed to work without interference.

What happened. Premier League CEO Richard Masters responded to Arsenal chief Richard Garlick's call for clarity, saying the independent commission needs time and space to do their work.

• Masters admitted the process is taking longer than expected.
• Pressure is increasing ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.
• Garlick is the latest figure to demand a resolution.

“need time and space to do their work.”

— Richard Masters

The case remains unresolved, with the verdict in the hands of the independent commission.

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