Manchester City is expected to be found guilty of most of the 115 charges, with sources reportedly insisting the same to The Independent. This follows news from The Athletic, although no official Premier League statement has been issued.
The club is expected to appeal the decision, exploring all possible routes, which could include the High Court despite it not being strictly permitted by the rules. Such an appeal could take months or even years.
The entire case, without a published award, currently represents one of the longest waits for a civil award in English modern legal history. The Premier League process is ongoing, with significant elements still to be completed, and remains subject to strict confidentiality.
Sanctions for the club could include a significant points deduction, potentially leading to relegation, or even outright expulsion from the league, according to multiple sources. The charges involve allegations of submitting false accounting and breaching financial regulations.