Sky Sports News chief reporter Kaveh Solhekol is back to answer the big questions surrounding the Premier League's long-running dispute in their 115 charges against Manchester City.
Reports last Friday said an independent tribunal has reached decisions in the case between the league and the club, and Sky Sports News understands the process is moving to the appeal stage.
Here's the latest on developments since, which have included chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak penning an open letter to the club's fans over the weekend and the news that the Premier League's case over the alleged breaches could still have years to run...
Why has the Premier League not commented?
Because it's a private and confidential process.
I've heard people criticise the Premier League for not issuing a statement, but their hands are tied behind their back.
They have to respect the process, which says that everything has to be private and confidential.
That's the reason why Premier League CEO Richard Masters has given nothing away when he has been asked about this subject. He's always said there isn't much he can say, he just has to let the process play out.
When can we expect to hear an official judgement?
What we got on Friday was a leak. It's been widely reported that Man City have lost the majority of the 115 charges they faced, but there has been no official confirmation that this is the case.
The two parties involved, the Premier League and Man City, both have to agree for any judgement to be released.
There is no definitive answer about when the judgment will be released - we just have to be patient.
How serious is Friday's leak to the process?
I think the issue of the leak could be serious if City felt they were forced to take this all the way, for instance, to the High Court. They could argue that this process has not been fair and impartial because of what happened on Friday.
Man City have argued something like this before, in their case against UEFA they brought up the fact there had been leaks to the media.
Many well-respected sports lawyers are refusing to comment on this case at the moment because they have not seen the judgement.
The judgement will probably be hundreds of pages long, it will take a while to digest, and only then will we all be in a position where we can comment on it.
Could other clubs sue if the Premier League's charges are proven?
We're into the realm of hypotheticals but if the charges are proven, I'm sure clubs will be contacted by lawyers who want to represent them and help them seek compensation.
We've seen in the past clubs sue other clubs for compensation so it is something that could happen but you have to remember that the Premier League is made up of 20 clubs.
Going forward, those 20 members have to think about the Premier League as a whole as well, so we have to wait and see how much appetite there is to take legal action against Manchester City if that possibility arises in the future.
Man City previously took UEFA to the Court of Arbitration for Sport to appeal. Why couldn't that happen here?
The Premier League regulations don't include the possibility of being able to go to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. The rules are very clear. There is an independent tribunal. After the judgement of the independent tribunal, both sides can go to an appeal board.
The appeal would be heard by a new three-person panel. After that you effectively reach the end of the road because you can't go to CAS.
Having said that, if you have some serious issues with the way the process was conducted, then you do have the option, for instance, of going to the High Court and arguing it was unfair.
What did former City boss Roberto Mancini talk about on Sunday?
This is all to do with an allegation published by German outlet Der Spiegel in 2018. They said they had documents which they claimed showed that when Roberto Mancini was the Man City manager, he had two contracts.
These emails apparently alleged that Mancini was being paid £1.45m net to be the manager of Man City, while at the same time he also had a contract which was worth £1.75m a year to coach four days a year in Abu Dhabi at a club called Al Jazira.
Man City have always said these emails have been taken out of context and are part of a wider effort to discredit the club.
couabitu
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can't*
You never see any trophy till the world end mark my words
couabitu
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can't*
That is why you are bastard hater jealous😏
couabitu
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can't*
We beat you with 10 men stupid team😏
Jieabkmpr
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I don’t have to waste my time on you because you don’t support proper league and you don’t even know anything about football you only how to farm in your stupid league ahhh 😱
You gonna cry tire orphan boy😹🤪
couabitu
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And moreover stop being miserable 🤪😜😹
I don’t have to waste my time on you because you don’t support proper league and you don’t even know anything about football you only how to farm in your stupid league ahhh 😱
Duwbceinp
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you are just jealous of mancity.
couabitu
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😂😂😂all you city fans are DAMN shameless...ur power hungry clubs was desperate and it shows in all u fans!! desperate and pathetic 😤
Shut up I surprise for your club,you can't even win 2 matches in the row and you're here saying stupid things. I heard your club are selling their grasses but they are doing mistake because they have to sell you fans because you just useless in team stupid😅🤦🤦
couabitu
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dying bcz of what you fool
Shut up I surprise for your club,you can’t even win 2 matches in the row and you’re here saying stupid things. I heard your club are selling their grasses but they are doing mistake because they have to sell you fans because you just useless in team stupid 😏
Jieabkmpr
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Dumbskull go get a life Man cheater doesn’t know about your existence you’re just a nobody even in your wretched family No one knows you And sorry about your dead parents 😂😢
And moreover stop being miserable 🤪😜😹
couabitu
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you child - EPL has been in place long before Man City started winning the titles - and there are 19 other clubs in it. The only one dying here is Man City. Doubt it? Take a look at Juventus before they were demoted. Serie A is still there. Juventus - almost never in UCL
Kid let me tell you something we not here for Juventus so talks sense or I should Oder you some 😏
Jieabkmpr
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If I am orphan I am okay done your stupid parents who have own sense and they can’t even pay for yours donkey 🫏
Dumbskull go get a life Man cheater doesn’t know about your existence you’re just a nobody even in your wretched family No one knows you And sorry about your dead parents 😂😢
couabitu
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I know you’re orphan So I had nothing to say to you African slum rat😂
If I am orphan I am okay done your stupid parents who have own sense and they can’t even pay for yours donkey 🫏
Teaciklop
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Man city is ours no matter what. God will save us and he's gonna do it more than ever🙏🙏🙏🙏
You been found guilty of 114 out of 115 dude lmfao
cihbdkopy
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Man City always cheat to win a game or title easily
returnofthesaith
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Trust the English at your own peril. They ran to the Saudis for hand out when they are broke. Now, they are bullying them for non compliances as a way to squeeze out more. Have you heard so much noise about PSG in the French League? or any other big clubs in the EPL. The game of double standards! If you know you know. "Let he who is without sin cast the first stone"
Jieabkmpr
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Am shocked now farmers club fans can also insult hmm. I am senseless kid like your parents 🫲🫱🤣
I know you’re orphan So I had nothing to say to you African slum rat😂
daeciprstu
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If you clowns actually looked closely at this case and the accusations against City, you wouldn’t be calling the club all those terrible names. For example, Roberto Mancini was accused of working two jobs while he was City’s manager. How does that affect the matches we played or the points we earned on the pitch? SMH. Then some MF will come out and call us cheat. Bull****…
manchini would never have been city's coach and players they had wouldn't have been there without the salary difference that how it matters. it doesn't take a genius to figure that out 🙄
couabitu
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Call Pep Show His Magic For Man City 😀😅🤣😂
Cry for your club hater 😏
daeciprstu
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u fools talking about winning in a row talk about ur club can win shit fairly!!
can't*
couabitu
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See this little senseless kid😢😂
Am shocked now farmers club fans can also insult hmm. I am senseless kid like your parents 🫲🫱🤣
dougiefresh
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Keep fooling yourself. Your club can’t win 2 on the row and you here waiting for trophies are you dumb 🤣?
already hv 20 without oil 💰
Jieabkmpr
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I don’t believe you I only blame Inter and Arsenal because they you allowed to talk rubbish farmers club 😏
Useless comment from unknown kid🤪😢
couabitu
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See this little senseless kid😢😂
I don’t believe you I only blame Inter and Arsenal because they you allowed to talk rubbish farmers club 😏
daeciprstu
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Meanwhile Man Utd fans be like "we're waiting for what's rightfully ours, CHEATERS".
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u fools talking about winning in a row talk about ur club can win shit fairly!!
daeciprstu
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We all know that English FA is scared of Manchester city because you touch city EPL dies
😂😂😂all you city fans are DAMN shameless...ur power hungry clubs was desperate and it shows in all u fans!! desperate and pathetic 😤
zehbcdikt
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Man city is ours no matter what. God will save us and he's gonna do it more than ever🙏🙏🙏🙏
Jowacepsy
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Pep knew this was coming. So he smartly left just in time. Clever guy 😂
And you’ll cry after nothing happen to city 😂
CityFan37
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dying bcz of what you fool
Plead with your club to win 5 straight matches so the poor fella can cut his hair
Jieabkmpr
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You are just a bastard hater. I don’t even understand why you are club is falling and you are not talking about it.You can’t even win 2 on the row and are here talking about city cheating who cares?Keep fooling yourself.
See this little senseless kid😢😂
Ksm_city
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Bro stupid are no longer existing...can't you see same manager two contacts,one being payed 1.45 per Yr & 1.75 for 4 days per Yr..it's clear cheating..this Al jazri club was there for formality but here, it's shows mancin was payed 3.2 per yr..but on payslip will show 1.45 per yr the other 1.75 was payed in voucher....& about trophies won the pitch..that's true..but man city didn't do that..If not for the financial fraud, those players wouldn't be there to make that HAPPEN..How difficult is that to understand?
How did Mancini’s salary affect the matches and trophies we won? I understand everything you said, but it’s completely different when a club pays match officials or buys its way to winning matches. Those City players did all the hard work on the pitch and won fairly. Stripping City of their titles is outrageous and makes no sense.
cikbdeimnt
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What ever will happen nothing will change my mind and my heart I will be with Man City what ever they will go I will be faithful to Man City 🩵🩵🩵🩵
Litelntz
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private and confidential when it was they over the epl who leaked it all....then the epl chairman what's his name fleas about city should apologise yet that's a private and confidential process right....wrong if there's 1thing we know the epl can't bully city for theirestablished 3friends city gone fight all the way
Nueackmtz
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Go collect the trophies you are here talking. I am asking you who heard your matters 🤣 keep fooling yourself while your club still suffer 🤣🤣🤣
It's your club wanted to be a big club by cheating..my club dominated & still dominated with clean passion & connection with fans not cheating..see now you're suffering, & the suffering haven't yet started, probably you'll going back to your original club..😂😂😂
koebdlmuz
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Pep knew this was coming. So he smartly left just in time. Clever guy 😂
So true cuntie
koebdlmuz
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It appears like this matter will drag on for years before the final result is known by then then all the current players would have hung up their boots and just relaxing
couabitu
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dying bcz of what you fool
You are just a bastard hater. I don’t even understand why you are club is falling and you are not talking about it.You can’t even win 2 on the row and are here talking about city cheating who cares?Keep fooling yourself.
couabitu
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Bro stupid are no longer existing...can't you see same manager two contacts,one being payed 1.45 per Yr & 1.75 for 4 days per Yr..it's clear cheating..this Al jazri club was there for formality but here, it's shows mancin was payed 3.2 per yr..but on payslip will show 1.45 per yr the other 1.75 was payed in voucher....& about trophies won the pitch..that's true..but man city didn't do that..If not for the financial fraud, those players wouldn't be there to make that HAPPEN..How difficult is that to understand?
Go collect the trophies you are here talking. I am asking you who heard your matters 🤣 keep fooling yourself while your club still suffer 🤣🤣🤣
Rangarirayi
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We all know that English FA is scared of Manchester city because you touch city EPL dies
dying bcz of what you fool
Zucadelnrs
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I stand by my club Manchester City. at the end of day nothing will happen. maybe we can only pay fine
zacabdinyz
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Everyone knows that they have broken numerous rules. The punishment must fit the crime. Juventus and Rangers both got demoted to the bottom tier of their domestic leagues. Plus other clubs will understand that play to the rules or pay the price. There actions cannot be ignored.
People are talking about premier league you are here with Juventus😒 idiot
couabitu
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Meanwhile Man Utd fans be like "we're waiting for what's rightfully ours, CHEATERS".
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Keep fooling yourself. Your club can’t win 2 on the row and you here waiting for trophies are you dumb 🤣?
cadamnoy
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Pep knew this was coming. So he smartly left just in time. Clever guy 😂
cadamnoy
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We ate many rivals tears in those days
time to take back all of it. plus more 😂
yapeiknopt
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in Man City's case it's not forgery. These are documents dug up by a dependent outlet in Germany and they have concrete evidence to make city pay their crimes. Don't protect evil because it's your club
ooh God you still don’t understand the LAW🤦♂️🤦♂️, every human has the rights to appeal after being proven guilty. That’s how the law works. Let me make it clear for you understand. Example: when apps like snapchat takes down your account for sexuality contents after being reported by someon hope you know snapchat has all your data for that but they still give you 6 months to appeal for that, that you’re not guilty for that even though they have all the data’s to verify . That’s how the law works it’s steps by steps not just jumping into conclusions that’s why the Premier league hasn’t said anything yet
cadamnoy
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If you clowns actually looked closely at this case and the accusations against City, you wouldn’t be calling the club all those terrible names. For example, Roberto Mancini was accused of working two jobs while he was City’s manager. How does that affect the matches we played or the points we earned on the pitch? SMH. Then some MF will come out and call us cheat. Bull****…
no clue about financial forgery to circumvent the rules, uh? Man City fan, so not surprised?
cadamnoy
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there won't be competition in the epl if man city will be relegated 🥺
dude.. EPL was there before Man City. It'll be there after Man City. As for Man City, I am not sure
dougiefresh
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The charges are for 9yrs 2008 to 2016
you know good, they don't care
cadamnoy
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We all know that English FA is scared of Manchester city because you touch city EPL dies
you child - EPL has been in place long before Man City started winning the titles - and there are 19 other clubs in it. The only one dying here is Man City. Doubt it? Take a look at Juventus before they were demoted. Serie A is still there. Juventus - almost never in UCL
Ooreofe
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Nothing is going to happen it will all die down in few days
Nueackmtz
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If you clowns actually looked closely at this case and the accusations against City, you wouldn’t be calling the club all those terrible names. For example, Roberto Mancini was accused of working two jobs while he was City’s manager. How does that affect the matches we played or the points we earned on the pitch? SMH. Then some MF will come out and call us cheat. Bull****…
Bro stupid are no longer existing...can't you see same manager two contacts,one being payed 1.45 per Yr & 1.75 for 4 days per Yr..it's clear cheating..this Al jazri club was there for formality but here, it's shows mancin was payed 3.2 per yr..but on payslip will show 1.45 per yr the other 1.75 was payed in voucher....& about trophies won the pitch..that's true..but man city didn't do that..If not for the financial fraud, those players wouldn't be there to make that HAPPEN..How difficult is that to understand?