Arteta: We must earn title, not rely on charges

Arteta: We must earn title, not rely on charges

Mikel Arteta has challenged Arsenal to win the Premier League title on the pitch rather than rely on any fallout from the charges against rivals Manchester City.

A four-year Premier League investigation concluded on Monday with City accused of breaching Financial Fair Play rules over 100 times between 2009 and 2018.

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City also allegedly failed to co-operate with the investigation and if found guilty, the English champions face a range of possible sanctions including a fine, points deduction or even expulsion from the league.

Pep Guardiola’s side deny the charges but should they be proved, City could face a fresh blow in their attempts to win a fifth league title in six seasons given they are already five points behind Arsenal having played a game more.