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Manchester City and its Premier League competitors, including Liverpool, may have to bide their time until October for the verdict on the club's alleged financial breaches.
The inquiry into City's alleged 115 violations of Premier League regulations wrapped up in December, but the independent commission has yet to announce its findings.
However, there are suggestions that City could face a points deduction of up to 100 points or even relegation if the most severe allegations are proven true.
There are also rumors that City could be stripped of some of its eight Premier League titles and face compensation claims from other clubs.
City and its Premier League rivals are waiting for the verdict
Experts and league sources suggest the international break, from October 4 to 18, might be an ideal time.
Even after the verdict is announced, the saga is expected to continue, with potential appeals from either City or the Premier League, depending on the outcome
The accusations center on alleged breaches of financial fair play regulations between 2009 and 2018, along with an alleged failure to cooperate with the ensuing investigation.
Since Sheikh Mansour's game-changing acquisition in 2008, City has clinched eight Premier League crowns, three FA Cups, six League Cups, as well as the Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, and FIFA Club World Cup.
Guardiola, who penned a fresh two-year deal with City last term, remains optimistic about his team being cleared
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