Man City Faces Imminent Verdict in Landmark Charges Case, Liverpool Await Outcome
Manchester City is nearing a decision regarding the 115 charges brought against them by the premier League, with a verdict potentially arriving soon, according too recent reports. The charges, spanning a nine-year period from 2009 to 2018, allege breaches of financial rules.
The delay in reaching a decision has drawn scrutiny, with observers questioning the process. one source noted, “I’ll tell you who’s holding it up – that’s the panel making the decision. They hold the pen. They are the people who everybody waits for to deliver the decision.”
the composition of the autonomous panel remains largely unknown, though speculation suggests it includes lawyers and potentially an accountant. Concerns have been raised about the lack of clear guidance and compensation for the panel’s time following the conclusion of the hearing. “We can now assume…that actually there’s very little guidance given to them – and they weren’t, effectively, paid for their time from the moment the case ended,” the source stated. A suggestion was made that a structured process with dedicated deliberation time and compensation should have been agreed upon between the Premier League, Manchester City, and the panel.
Should Manchester City be found guilty, potential punishments range from a considerable fine to a notable points deduction, or even expulsion from the Premier League. A guilty verdict could also lead to questions regarding the potential stripping of titles won during the period covered by the charges.
Liverpool, having competed closely with Manchester City for the Premier League title during several seasons within the timeframe of the alleged breaches, could be impacted by any title stripping. The possibility of liverpool being awarded titles previously held by City has been raised.
Manchester City vehemently denies all charges.
