Date for the Manchester City appeal SET, with timeline emerging for sanctions: report

Manchester City fans hold up inflatable bananas and a banner that reads "In Khaldoon we trust" — Manchester City could be close to knowing their punishments (Image credit: Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Manchester City are expecting a verdict for their appeal by New Year.

The Citizens were charged by the Premier League earlier this year for over a hundred serious breaches of financial rules, with a potential points deduction hanging over them in the meantime.

The league is somewhat in limbo with Manchester City having appealed the decision and no one knowing what the punishment will be – but now, the eight-time winners of the Premier League have learned that their appeal will be heard next month.

Manchester City appeal date set, with serious punishment facing the Citizens

Manchester City host Brighton and Hove Albion for the second time this week, hoping to follow up on their Carabao Cup success — Manchester City have been charged by the Premier League (Image credit: Getty Images)

City continue to protest their innocence in the wake of an independent commission finding them to have inflated sponsorships over nine years to get around Premier League laws.

It has been suggested that the club could be given a record points deduction that will result in their relegation, with their future hinging on an appeal.

Now, the Financial Times have revealed that the appeal is set for December.

A verdict is expected in 2027, with sanctions to be placed upon Enzo Maresca's side if they lose the appeal.

While the rules of the Prem mean that the commission has full control to pass whatever sanctions they deem necessary, however, there could be further delays, with punishments subject to appeal, too.

These delays could well stretch beyond the end of the Premier League season.

Liverpool fans hold up a banner mocking Manchester City's financial scandal as the television crew work pitch-side — An independent commission will then determine City's face (Image credit: Gaspafotos/MB Media/Getty Images)

Fans of the club have maintained a strong face, taking inflatable bananas to show that they will continue to follow City whatever their fate.

City face Fulham when Premier League action resumes after the international break.

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