Manchester City charges prove FFP is real, says Newcastle boss Eddie Howe

Manchester City have been accused of more than 100 rule breaches (Nick Potts/PA)

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has insisted Financial Fair Play is “real” after Premier League rivals Manchester City were accused of more than 100 alleged rule breaches.

City, who have steadfastly denied wrongdoing, could face stringent sanctions if they are found to have broken spending regulations by an independent commission.