Man City 115 charges latest after club confirmation and 'imminent' claim

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Man City are still awaiting a verdict from the independent commission regarding their legal battle with the Premier League

Manchester City are still awaiting a verdict on the 115 charges they face(Image: James Gill - Danehouse, Getty Images)

Everything you need to know about Man City's 115 charges case:

1. Man City confirmed in its annual report that an independent commission is still officially in the process of "reviewing the matter." Despite a hearing taking place over a year ago, the case remains in a state of limbo with no public ruling delivered yet.
2. Manchester City continues to maintain its innocence and has publicly welcomed the review by the independent panel. The club asserts that it possesses a "comprehensive body of irrefutable evidence" that will eventually support its position and lead to an exoneration.
3. Former financial advisor Stefan Borson recently suggested that a final decision could be "imminent," potentially arriving before Christmas. However, other reports indicate the legal dispute is complex enough that the resolution might stretch beyond the end of the current football season.
4. Borson noted that both the Premier League and the club’s lawyers are surprised by the lack of a decision at this stage. He suggests the delay lies solely with the independent panel, which has "the pen" and is responsible for drafting the final document.
5. Within the same financial report, City’s directors expressed a "reasonable expectation" that the club will remain operational for the foreseeable future. This statement is intended to reassure stakeholders that the club can meet its liabilities regardless of the legal uncertainty.
6. The 115 charges primarily focus on allegations that the club failed to provide accurate financial information regarding its revenue and operating costs. Further accusations involve the non-disclosure of full details concerning manager and player compensation packages during the period in question.
7. If the club is found guilty, the independent commission has the authority to impose a wide range of penalties, including unlimited fines or points deductions. In extreme scenarios, the league has the theoretical power to expel the club from the top flight, though this remains speculative.
8. Reports suggest that because the case is so vast, the judgment might be delivered in multiple stages rather than all at once. The first stage would likely focus on "liability" (guilt or innocence) before any separate hearings determine specific punishments.

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