Football finance expert Kieran Maguire has stated that Manchester City are unlikely to face automatic relegation down the football pyramid if found guilty of the 115 charges against them.

The club's protracted legal dispute with the Premier League remains unresolved, despite an independent hearing having concluded. City face allegations of breaching financial regulations between 2009 and 2018.

They have consistently denied any wrongdoing and, while commonly referred to as 115 charges, there could be as many as 130 potential offences. During the period in question, between 2009 and 2018, City secured three Premier League titles.

In December, City released their latest financial report, which acknowledged the ongoing wait for the independent commission's verdict. It stated: "On 6 February 2023, in accordance with Premier League Rule W.82.1, the Premier League referred a number of alleged breaches of the Premier League Rules by Manchester City Football Club to a Commission under Premier League Rule W.3.4.

"In response to the charges, the club issued a public statement that it welcomes the review of this matter by...