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Manchester City’s Financial Fair Play case faces a new timeline, with a verdict expected before summer. The club is under scrutiny for over 100 alleged breaches of Premier League regulations from 2009 to 2018. An independent commission began evaluating the case in early 2022 after a four-year investigation. Severe penalties loom if City is found guilty, but the club maintains confidence in its innocence.
Recent reports suggest a potential 60-point deduction and relegation could occur before season's end. However, football finance expert Stefan Borson considers such sanctions "very unlikely" this season. He indicates that the trial will likely occur in two phases: one focusing on liability and the other on sanctions. The initial verdict will determine whether the allegations hold merit.
Borson emphasizes that significant time will be needed to process the liability decision, which must precede any sanctions. The timeline includes potential delays due to scheduling conflicts among involved barristers and the independent commission. An announcement regarding liability could come soon, but any sanctions will take longer to resolve, and an appeal may also prolong the process. As it stands, City awaits this crucial decision in the ongoing saga.
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