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Manchester City Financial Case: Verdict Expected Before Christmas?
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Published: November 8,2024 | Last Updated: November 8,2024 | By Alex Carter
The Impending Decision
Manchester City Football Club continues to await a ruling in the complex case concerning 115 alleged breaches of the Premier League’s financial regulations.The proceedings have stretched on for years, creating significant uncertainty for the club and its supporters. Now, a glimmer of hope for resolution has emerged, with former financial advisor Stefan Borson suggesting a decision could be reached “before Christmas.”
Delay Frustrates All Parties
Borson,speaking with TalkSport,highlighted the unusual length of the deliberation. He noted that even legal representatives on both sides are surprised by the ongoing delay. According to Borson, the duty for this protracted process rests squarely with the autonomous panel overseeing the case.
“they hold the pen. Everyone is waiting for them.” – Stefan Borson, former Manchester City financial advisor.
Borson further speculated that the panel may have received limited initial guidance and perhaps faced issues with ongoing funding to continue their work after the conclusion of the hearings.
Origins of the Investigation
The current case stems from a four-year investigation initiated by UEFA. An independent trial concluded in December 2024, yet a final verdict remains outstanding.Manchester City vehemently denies all accusations leveled against it.
The allegations center around claims that the club provided inaccurate or incomplete financial details between 2009 and 2018, and afterward failed to fully cooperate with investigators from 2018 to 2023.
severe Penalties Possible
The potential ramifications of a guilty verdict are substantial. Football finance expert Kieran Maguire has previously warned that Manchester City could face a significant points deduction.He draws a parallel to the recent case of Everton, which incurred a ten-point penalty for a financial offense valued at approximately £10-12 million.
Maguire suggests that, as a deterrent, the Premier League could impose a penalty on Manchester City ranging from 60 to 100 points. Such a severe sanction would almost certainly result in automatic relegation to the English Football League (EFL).
To set an exmaple, City could recieve a penalty of 60 to 100 points, which would mean automatic relegation to the EFL.
Kieran Maguire, Football Finance expert
Potential Point deduction Scenarios
| Offense Severity | Potential Point Deduction | likely Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Minor Breaches | 5-20 Points | Possible impact on Champions League qualification |
| moderate Breaches | 20-
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