The long-running investigation into Manchester City’s 115 charges for alleged financial breaches is finally reaching a key moment — or so it seems.
After months of silence, a possible verdict window is now being whispered around Premier League boardrooms.
Reports (via The Independent) suggest the decision could land between September and October, likely around the second international break of the 2025/26 season.
That would be nearly a year after the initial hearing ended in December 2024. For now, it’s more waiting, more guessing, and more uncertainty — with the English champions still strongly denying all wrongdoing.
The charges, first announced in early 2023, relate to financial conduct going back over a decade. The claims include alleged over-reporting of sponsorship income and failing to fully cooperate with investigations.
Since then, the legal wheels have been turning, albeit very slowly. One club exec even hinted nothing concrete may happen for another year if appeals come into play.
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Why Man City’s case could still rock this season?
With another season kicking off soon, this case is more than just courtroom drama. A points deduction — if it ever comes — could flip the Premier League table.
That’s if the punishment lands mid-season. And yes, there’s talk of appeals delaying everything even longer. So, buckle up.
Opinions inside the league are reportedly split. Some clubs want the heaviest punishment possible, even expulsion.
Others are growing tired and prefer to move on — with or without sanctions. A few apparently even feel City’s confident stance is part of a strategy to outlast everyone else.
It’s been a long road since the first leaks in 2018. But with the finish line possibly in sight, the Premier League’s biggest off-field battle may soon have its biggest moment.
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