Manchester City’s Premier League charges: What comes next?

Manchester City faces legal charges from the Premier League for widespread financial misconduct, but the fate of the club is still undecided. The dominant force in English football for over a decade stands to face severe consequences if found guilty. Reports indicate that City has been found guilty of all but one of the 115 charges they faced, but no sanctions have been approved yet.

The club's chairman, Khaldoon Al Mubarak, is confident in proving the club's innocence. If sanctions are applied before an appeal, City could face relegation before overturning the guilty verdict. However, if the appeal occurs after the sanction, other clubs may lose their place in the top-flight or European qualification. City's rivals are eager to see the club punished, with former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand calling it "another Premier League medal to add to the cabinet."

The charges relate to the period between 2009 and 2018, during which City won four league titles. However, it is unlikely that City will lose all their titles and trophies, as the club is expected to appeal the sanction. The club's current star players have not been significantly impacted by the impending verdict.