David Ornstein drops huge update on verdict of Man City’s 115 charges

As part of the ongoing legal battle between Manchester City and the Premier League, David Ornstein has provided a significant update and disclosed the precise time at which we can anticipate receiving a verdict in its entirety.

Between the months of September and December 2024, an independent commission was present for the hearing that was held to investigate the alleged violations committed by City.

The majority of the allegations pertain to a period of nine years, beginning in 2009 and concluding in 2018, during which time City was accused of multiple, alleged violations; however, the club has denied all of the allegations.

Failure to provide accurate information, failure to provide accurate details for player and manager payments, violation of profit and sustainability rules (PSR), failure to comply with UEFA regulations including financial fair play (FFP), and failure to cooperate with Premier League investigations are the charges that have been brought against the team that is managed by Pep Guardiola.

Before City’s match against Liverpool, the leaders of the Premier League, which will be broadcast on NBC, Ornstein explained that we should anticipate the verdict from the hearing to be announced very soon.

When asked about a possible decision date, Ornstein responded, “Spring time, so a month or two,” referencing the time of year.

The reporter for the Athletic also emphasised that City is extremely confident that they will not be punished for the charges, and that their excessive January business is not the result of a potential transfer ban.

“From City’s perspective’ they are totally confident they will be exonerated and prove their innocence,” he stated in addition.

They are conducting business as usual, and we observed that they did a great deal of business during the January window. However, to the best of my knowledge, none of that business was done in order to avoid potential punishments, as they do not believe that they will be punished.

The contract negotiations that they have held over the course of the past few years have not included any clauses that state, “If City are punished, this is going to happen.” These clauses have not been inserted into any of the deals that have been reached.

“Players want to join Man City and they’re continuing with everything they’re doing.”

However, despite City’s optimism, the commission has “unlimited powers” in the event that they are found guilty. These powers include the ability to enforce a potential points deduction or relegation, as stated by BBC Sport.