Man City 115 charges verdict could take another YEAR as Liverpool wait goes on

Manchester City has been accused of breaching financial regulations between 2009 and 2018, with Liverpool and Premier League rivals still awaiting a verdict from the independent panel

A verdict has still not been reached on Manchester City's charges(Image: Getty Images)

Manchester City's ongoing legal wrangle with the Premier League could reportedly continue for another year, according to reports. It's claimed that the three independent judges are yet to deliver a verdict and, bar a select few, no one knows when a decision will be reached.

Liverpool, along with its Premier League counterparts, is also on tenterhooks awaiting a verdict, with City accused of violating financial regulations between 2009 and 2018, as well as failing to cooperate with the Premier League's investigation.

City has consistently refuted any wrongdoing. While often referred to as 115 charges, it's believed there could be as many as 130 potential breaches.

During this period, the Etihad club secured three Premier League titles. An independent panel heard arguments from both sides from September 16 to December 6, 2024.

There were initial murmurs of a verdict being handed down as early as February 2025, but it's anticipated that either party would appeal against an unfavourable ruling, reports the Liverpool Echo.

Pep Guardiola hinted at a resolution by March in his comments back in February 2025, but it's hardly surprising that the process is taking longer than expected.

Liverpool and other Premier League clubs are still waiting for a verdict on Manchester City's charges(Image: Getty Images)

Despite the ongoing saga, Premier League chief Richard Masters was unable to provide any updates when quizzed in July last year.

In a conversation with NBC, he stated: "You can ask but our rules are very clear, it's a confidential process so I can't give any information on timing or anything like that. I can't add anything on that."

A recent article from The Independent indicates growing discontent among the Premier League's top brass over the protracted decision-making process, but neither side can speed things up.

With Liverpool's target Marc Guehi poised to join City soon, the club's net spend since December 2024 will surpass £500 million ($669M), a figure that has reportedly ruffled feathers among several Premier League clubs.

Guardiola was once again quizzed about his stance on the 115 charges case and whether he would prefer a swift resolution.

However, he kept his cards close to his chest, replying: "It's the same question I ask to you; I don't know. I don't know.

"Maybe you have better info than me! You don't have? Neither. I would love to have it but I don't know, I don't know.

"It's the same answer to your question, the same answer from me one, two, three years ago; they must be so busy."