Liverpool and other Premier League clubs have been cautioned that a decision regarding Manchester City's alleged 115 violations of the top flight's financial regulations may not be reached until the 2025/26 season.

Arne Slot's team will aim to defend its title next year having wrapped up this year's title with four games to spare.

In February 2023, the Premier League leveled charges against its then-champion for 115 supposed financial irregularities over nine seasons from 2009 to 2018.



The allegations include claims that the club did not provide accurate financial data and failed to cooperate with investigations, all of which Manchester City vehemently denied and contested in a trial last year.

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This leaves Liverpool and 18 other clubs waiting to learn the verdict.

It doesn't necessarily indicate it's going one way or another, it's more a matter of them doing their job as carefully as possible."

Despite the end date being closer than ever before, the potential for an appeal from the losing side has consistently been a realistic possibility throughout the process, which could further delay any final outcome.

Van den Dijssel concluded: "It does lead us into a position where we might not have a decision until leading into next season and then, subject to appeals, there's going to be a lot of uncertainty about their placement in the league, how it impacts other clubs in the competition, so there is a lot we still don't know."

"I'm not surprised it's taking this long," she remarked.

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This situation is far from ideal for those directly involved who are keen to put this case to rest, and as hinted, it's not in Liverpool's best interests either.

The Reds, under Slot's management, are the reigning Premier League champions and are anticipated to be active in the upcoming summer transfer market
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