The world’s richest soccer league accused its champion of years of financial violations. A hearing that began this week could tarnish the club’s accomplishments and reshape the competition.

Neither Jurrien Timber (six passes) nor Kai Havertz (five passes) completed any of their passes for Arsenal against Manchester City. In doing so, they became, the first outfield players on record (since the 2003-04 season) to play 89 minutes or more of a Premier League match and not successfully pass to a team-mate.