More than two years after the Premier League first brought its sprawling 115-charge case against Manchester City, a verdict is reportedly close, according to BBC News.
The charges, dating back to 2023, accuse City of breaching financial regulations over a period stretching back to 2009, covering issues such as accurately declaring manager and player salaries and failing to cooperate with the league's investigations. City have consistently denied any wrongdoing and are expected to strongly contest the findings if they are unfavourable.
BBC News notes that the outcome could have significant consequences for the club, ranging from fines to points deductions, though the exact nature of any sanction remains unclear at this stage. Given the scale and complexity of the case, an appeal from either side would not be a surprise once the judgement is made public.
For now, City's fate hangs in the balance as football awaits one of the most consequential rulings in the Premier League's history — one that could reshape perceptions of financial fair play enforcement across the English top flight.