The trial into the 115 alleged financial breaches by Manchester City is set to commence on Monday the 16th of September, and is expected to last for ten weeks. Daniel Wales reports.
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00:00The trial regarding Manchester City's alleged 115 breaches of Premier League financial rules is set to commence on Monday at an unknown location.
00:10It is expected to last for 10 weeks before a verdict comes in early 2025.
00:15If found guilty of the majority of charges, Manchester City would likely face severe punishment.
00:20This could be a substantial points deduction that could see them relegated from the Premier League,
00:25or, perhaps in the worst case scenario, they would be expelled from the league entirely.
00:29Over the last decade and a half, Manchester City have won practically every trophy on offer to them in both domestic and European club football,
00:37but that could all set to be tarnished if the verdict goes against them.
00:40Whilst retrospective punishment is unlikely, many of their triumphs would be viewed differently, and other clubs could also seek compensation.
00:48It will be a trial that will shape the footballing landscape in this country for years to come, but it will not be made public until the verdict.
00:55Until then, Manchester City supporters will face a nervous wait as to the outcome.