Manchester City and the Premier League are on tenterhooks as they await the verdict of their long-drawn-out charges saga. The club was handed 115 alleged breaches of financial fair play rules over a nine-year period, starting in 2009 following the takeover by Abu Dhabi United Group and continuing until 2018.

The club has vehemently maintained its innocence on all counts and has consistently stated it will clear its name. In addition, City have been accused of failing to co-operate with the investigation into their finances. After a 12-week hearing which kicked off in September 2024, Pep Guardiola announced the club were expecting to hear the verdict "within one month". However, a year later, the decision is still under wraps. With the situation shrouded in uncertainty, Express Sport provides you with everything you need to know about the alleged charges.

Where did this all start?

The charges were first thrown at City back in February 2023, which quickly prompted a robust denial from the club. The case is unparalleled in scale and the outcome of the hearing, whether they are found guilty or...