Manchester City verdict: what happens next, will club appeal and could they be relegated?
We analyze what City must do to appeal, why even that might not be the end of the legal wrangling, and the penalties that could await if the verdict is upheld
TL;DR
- Manchester City has reportedly been found guilty of most of the 134 Premier League charges.
- The club has 14 days to appeal the verdict, with the appeal process expected to take under 12 weeks.
- If City appeals, they can present new evidence and oral arguments.
- Possible punishments if appeals fail range from fines to expulsion from the league, including point deductions.
- Other clubs, potentially including Manchester United, may file lawsuits seeking financial compensation for perceived losses due to City's alleged rule-breaking.