Manchester City remains in limbo as they await the outcome of an independent hearing into over 100 alleged breaches of Premier League financial rules. The club was charged with these offenses in February 2023, and more than a year after the hearing concluded, a verdict has yet to be delivered.

An update within Manchester City’s latest annual report confirms that the Premier League’s independent commission is “still in the process of reviewing the matter.” This marks the second consecutive year the club has included the same statement, highlighting the prolonged nature of the proceedings.

Manchester City has consistently maintained its innocence since the charges were first levied. The club has publicly stated that “irrefutable evidence” supports their position and welcomes the independent review process. The hearing itself took place over a three-month period, from September to December of last year.

Premier League chief executive Richard Masters acknowledged the lengthy timeline earlier this season, advising that “patience” would be necessary for all parties involved. He emphasized the independent nature of the judiciary responsible for the case.

Masters explained that the commission operates autonomously, controlling both the process and its duration. The Premier League has no influence over the commission’s decisions or the timing of their pronouncements, underscoring the separation of powers in such disciplinary matters.

The protracted delay in reaching a conclusion has left the football world and Manchester City itself in a state of uncertainty regarding potential sanctions, which could range from points deductions to expulsion from the league.

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