Investigation into Man City's FFP violations could drag on for years

In February, Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola intrigued the public by stating that the resolution of the club's financial fair play violations might happen in March. March came and went, and still there is no decision. And it might not come anytime soon.

Details: Financial expert Kieran Maguire has reported that the decision could lead to a legal battle between Manchester City and the Premier League, which could drag on for years. However, he considers the scenario of the "Citizens" being expelled from the EPL unlikely.

Quote: "It seems they believe this is how it will be - a decision will be made on whether Manchester City is innocent or guilty on individual charges, and then a separate announcement will be made, which could take considerable time, and in which we will learn about the punishment, if any.

We don't know whether Manchester City is innocent or if their guilt will be proven on any of the charges. Most likely, we will have to wait longer before the tariff is announced, and we find out whether it will be a financial penalty or a points deduction, the nuclear option being relegation from the league, but I think most people consider that unlikely," Maguire told MEN.