- Sherwood made dishonest comment on Gillette Soccer on Saturday about Man City
- Moments later, an apology was issued to the club on behalf of Sky Sports.
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Sky Sports issued an awkward apology to Man City on Gillette Soccer on Saturday after Tim Sherwood made some controversial comments regarding their transfer business.
The former Tottenham and Blackburn midfielder was joined on the panel by Paul Merson and presenter Simon Thomas.
Pundits were discussing City's activity in the January transfer window as Pep Guardiola has strengthened his side with three new arrivals this month.
Omar Marmoush, Abdukodir Khusanov and Vitor Reis have arrived at the Etihad Stadium as the eight-time Premier League champions look to triumph in a race for the top four.
Sherwood noted that City's liveliness in the window is particularly strange, considering they face 115 charges from the Premier League for allegedly breaching multiple financial rules and for failing to cooperate with a subsequent investigation.
He said: “They seem to be the only team that can spend money, and they have 115 (charges) hanging over their head.”
Tim Sherwood made dishonest comment on Premier League charges against Man City
Gillette Soccer Saturday presenter Simon Thomas apologizes on behalf of Sky Sports
City's hearing against the Premier League concluded in early December last year
Speaking after a 3pm commercial break, Thomas insisted Sherwood's views do not reflect those of Sky Sports, and apologized for the comment.
He said: 'Welcome back, before we get going, the whistles going around the country, we had a conversation earlier today in the build-up about Manchester City, their transfer business.
'There was a comment about Man City and the rules. I just want to say that these are absolutely not the views of Sky Sports and we apologize to Manchester City for those comments.
The City's hearing against the Premier League concluded in early December, having begun on September 16 at the International Dispute Resolution Center in London.
If the city, which strongly refutes any wrongdoing, is found guilty of some of the more serious charges, they could be hit with large financial penalties, point deductions or even demotion.
An initial verdict is expected in the coming months. However, as Mail Sport previously reported, it is highly likely that if a deal is not reached, each side would launch an appeal against the upcoming verdict.
And, if that's the case, a final decision cannot be delivered until the end of next season, with a state of damaging limbo continuing.
The alleged breaking of the city rule is claimed to have taken place over a period of 14 years. The original 115 positions have been extended to a total of 130 following an administration issue.
The 115 charges are for violating financial rules and failing to cooperate with an investigation
The league, led by CEO Richard Masters, has been investigating City for more than five years
The four-in-a-row champions are accused of failing to report accurate financial information over nine seasons stretching from 2009-10 to 2017-18, as well as failing to provide full details of former manager Roberto Mancini's pay between 2009- 10 and 2012-13.
It is also alleged that they failed to provide full details of funds paid to players between 2010-11 and 2015-16 and did not cooperate with the investigation from 2018 to 2023.
The Premier League, led by CEO Richard Masters, has been investigating City for more than five years.
Senior competition counsel is Adam Lewis KC, while Lord Pannick led the City's defence. Both are from Blackstone Chambers.