CAS issue update on Man City's UEFA ban appeal as Arsenal, Chelsea and Spurs await verdict

Manchester City are appealing a two-year ban from UEFA competition issued by Europe's governing body this year

Court of Arbitration for Sport Secretary General Matthieu Reeb has stated that no request has been made for a public hearing in Manchester City's appeal against a UEFA ban, meaning the public and the media will not be able to watch proceedings.

Europe's governing body issued a two-year ban to the Premier League champions for numerous FFP breaches but City have always maintained their innocence.

After the ban was issued, City quickly announced their intention to appeal and a date for the hearing was set last week, due to take place in the first weeks of June.

However, the public will not be able to follow the proceedings as a request for a public hearing has not been made and will instead be held behind closed doors.

"At this time, only the dates have been confirmed. The format of the hearing (in-person, video link or a mixture of the two) has not yet been confirmed," he told MEN Sport.

"Due to the current travel situation and restrictions on entering Switzerland, a full in-person hearing is very unlikely. Neither party has requested a public hearing. It will not be possible for media to view the proceedings."

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An update was also issued on a timeframe for a decision when the hearing comes to a close on June 10th, stating a date of a verdict cannot be predicted.

"Following the hearing, the Panel will deliberate and will start drafting the Arbitral Award containing its decision. It is not possible to predict at this time how long this process will take."

If City's ban is upheld, it would open the door for the fifth-placed side in the Premier League to qualify for the Champions League next season.