Overview
- An independent commission finished hearing the Premier League’s case against Manchester City in December 2024, but no judgment has been published.
- Former club executive Christian Purslow cautions that predicting a timetable is futile and says an appeal could add three to twelve months after any ruling.
- Purslow argues the league should avoid a private settlement and let the legal process set a clear precedent.
- He says precedent points to sporting penalties, with major points deductions that could translate into relegation if the club is found guilty.
- City maintains its innocence against allegations commonly described as 115 charges—reported as up to 130 potential breaches—covering sponsorship valuations, manager and player pay disclosures, adherence to UEFA and PSR rules, and cooperation with investigators.