Man City ruling on 115 charges leaves Premier League in limbo

Manchester City’s Premier League campaign faces fresh uncertainty after a verdict was reached over the club’s 115 charges: City have been found guilty of the majority of financial rules breaches. The hearing began more than two years and ten days ago, and BBC Sport reports the decision was sent during the week to club executives, who had to sign a non-disclosure agreement to open the file.

City did not confirm whether it was guilty in a statement, saying instead the process “remains ongoing” from its point of view, with an appeal expected. BBC Sport adds that a separate sanction hearing could still be months away, with fines, points deductions and even demotion discussed at that stage.

Delays that could twist the table

If nothing is announced this season, the punishment could be set after the league’s sporting outcomes are already in place. The article points to how sanctions have worked in other cases, including Everton’s points being reduced after appeal.

Liverpool test on 11 October

Ahead of what may become a long legal stretch, Enzo Maresca’s side go to Liverpool on 11 October as the Premier League resumes after the international break.