Is Premier League possession football on way out?

After two years and ten days since the hearing began, and 1,329 days after Manchester City were charged, the verdict has finally been reached by the independent panel. The club has been found guilty of the majority of financial rule breaches, according to the Athletic breaking the story. This comes after the Premier League and Manchester City shared no information on the matter, despite the process seeming "watertight."

The uncertainty over the punishment remains, with City's fans and the wider football community left speculating. It is expected that a points deduction will be inevitable, subject to the appeal by City. The punishment could range from fines, points deductions, and even demotion, depending on the outcome of the panel's hearing.

If the sanction is applied this season, it could render the current league standings meaningless. The club is set to face Liverpool on October 11th when the Premier League resumes, potentially going six points clear at the top. However, the possibility of clubs suing City for compensation adds another layer of complexity to the situation.