The case against Manchester City regarding alleged breaches of Premier League financial regulations has yet to reach a final decision.
The club was charged in February 2023 following an investigation that originally began in 2018.
The hearings commenced in September 2024, meaning it has been nearly two years since proceedings began and still there is no final verdict.
Premier League acknowledges the delay
In August 2026, Premier League CEO Richard Masters admitted that the process has taken longer than anticipated.
However, due to confidentiality, he stated he could not disclose a timeline for a decision or provide further details about the current phase of the investigation.
Manchester City continues to deny the allegations and is still competing in the league while the matter remains unresolved.
Why the case raises so many questions
At the heart of the investigation are 115 alleged breaches of the Premier League's financial regulations. The probe covers a period that precedes the official charges by several years.
The mere fact that this process has continued for years has been a subject of ongoing scrutiny from the football community. Until a verdict is reached, the allegations cannot be deemed proven, nor can any potential sanctions be predetermined.
As it stands, the only confirmed outcome is that a verdict on this case is still pending. The Premier League itself acknowledges that the investigation has taken longer than expected.
