Manchester City to learn fate on 115 charges in early 2025, hearing to start in September: Reports

Premier League champions Manchester City are set to learn their fate in the 115 alleged financial regulations breach in early 2025 as the independent commission is likely to start the hearing in September. According to reports on Monday (Aug 12), Man City could learn their fate as early as the first week of January 2025 having been accused of breaching the financial regulations on multiple occasions. With the verdict set to be delivered in January, Man City could face a possible ban or points deduction in the future.

Man City set to learn fate in 2025

According to The Times, a hearing for the alleged breaches was likely to start in November; however, it is now being brought forward to mid-September. It is also reported that the hearing from the independent commission will last for 10 weeks, meaning that the verdict could be out by the first week of January, subject to delays. It is hoped that the verdict could be a setback for Man City who recently won their record-breaking fourth consecutive Premier League title.

Man City are reported to have breached multiple Premier League regulations between 2009 and 2023 during their golden period. The club would win the Premier League title on eight occasions while winning the Champions League in 2023. The club has been accused of spending a big amount of money in the transfer market despite suffering losses at times.

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Man City banned in the past

The club had faced a similar charge in 2020 when UEFA banned Manchester City from European competitions for two seasons. However, that ban was lifted after the Dubai-owned club challenged the matter at the Court of Arbitration for Sports later in the year.

The Times report added that the outcome of a separate legal case that City have brought against league rules that regulate how clubs strike sponsorship or revenue deals with businesses linked to their owners is now due in the next fortnight.

If found guilty of the charges, Manchester City could face a points deduction or even relegation from the top flight, meaning they won’t be able to compete in Europe.