Thierry Henry hits out at Man City 115 charges 'fake news' as Arsenal icon says 'stop'

Thierry Henry has hit out after fake quotes of his emerged(Image: PA)

Arsenal icon Thierry Henry has hit out at outlets spreading 'fake news' surrounding Manchester City's legal battle with the Premier League. The former Gunners talisman took aim after quotes alleging to have come from the France legend were posted on social media.

Henry hasn't discussed the recent developments on City after they were found guilty of almost all of their 115 charges.

On Friday, news of the verdict surrounding the case started to emerge in the media. It follows an investigation into the club after financial document leaks in 2018, relating to alleged breaches of top-flight regulations between 2009 and 2018.

Fake quotes of Henry's soon hit social media platform Facebook, forcing the 49-year-old to respond. He said: "Fake news.

"I haven't spoken to anyone about Manchester City. Stop inventing stories."

Henry's post on Instagram, reading: "Fake news. I haven't spoken to anyone about Manchester City. Stop inventing stories."

City released a statement on Friday, which read: “The Premier League process remains ongoing, with significant elements to be completed, and subject to strict confidentiality.

"As such Manchester City FC’s position remains consistent with the club’s statement of February 2023.

“The club has diligently respected due process for eight years on the basis the Premier League board and executive would behave as an independent, impartial and fair minded regulator, free from partisan influence.”

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It was reported on Monday by The Times that the Premier League will make recommendations to an independent commission on the punishments City should receive.

The club are expected to appeal the decision with the process expected to continue for a considerable amount of time.

A three-person commission will hold a hearing to decide which punishments will be imposed on the club, with the hearing set to last several weeks.

Among the possible sanctions, it has been said that the Premier League could seek a hefty points deduction that could effectively lead to relegation given the nature of the offences.

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