Manchester City could soon receive a verdict on their Premier League charges case, which has been ongoing for more than two-and-a-half years. The case involves 115 alleged breaches of regulations, and the hearing began in mid-September last year, with a decision potentially coming during the November international break.

Insider sources familiar with arbitration cases suggest that legal experts are preparing for a verdict to be delivered in mid-November. This timing could overshadow scheduled votes on financial fair play later in the month, according to reports. There is a belief among figures at Premier League clubs that a decision will be reached by the end of the year at the latest.

The case has reportedly involved a significant volume of documentation, with around 250,000 documents said to be part of the proceedings. Legal experts estimate that for every week of a hearing, four weeks of deliberation are required. Based on this, the conclusion of a 12-week case like Manchester City’s would be expected in early November.

Stefan Borson, a former legal advisor to Manchester City, indicated that as of the recent past, neither party involved had received the decision of the panel. He suggested that a further delay would be surprising and anticipated an imminent resolution. Despite previous delays, Borson expressed confidence that a decision could be expected during the upcoming international break and believed it was unlikely to extend into the following year.

The uncertainty surrounding the outcome of this long-running case has kept the football community on edge, with the potential for significant repercussions once the verdict is announced. The lengthy process and meticulous examination of evidence may soon culminate in a final decision that could have far-reaching implications for Manchester City and the Premier League as a whole.