Manchester City's 115-charge case is still being framed in very different ways by the people watching it closely. Tom Murray says it would not be surprising if there is still no final outcome in two years' time, even though Stefan Borson thinks a verdict could arrive as soon as June.

Why the wait may keep going

Murray's view is blunt. He said: "In two years' time, it wouldn't be surprising if we still don't have a final outcome." He also said he does not think anyone knows when the decision will be released, adding that he has spoken to barristers working on the case and even they do not know.

He expects Manchester City to be found liable "in breach of something", though that is his judgement, not a confirmed result. The broader picture is already extreme enough without adding guesswork: City face 115 alleged Premier League financial rules breaches, across a nine-year period stretching from 2009. The hearing commenced in September 2024 and ran for 10 weeks.

Why June still has backing

Borson is the clearest voice arguing the wait may be nearing an end. He said, "I think it's coming quite soon, but then we have said that before, right?" and also told reporters, "June would be most likely, that's the feeling." That is a firmer timeline than Murray is prepared to accept, but it is still only a best estimate.

Borson also called the delay "ridiculous territory", saying 18 months to write up a decision in a private arbitration is "clearly ridiculous". That frustration explains why the story keeps drifting between imminent and indefinite. For now, the only safe read is that June is a live prediction, not a deadline, and the case could still be hanging over Manchester City long after that.

Written by Jack Mercer with AI-assisted research, cross-checked against 10 outlets. How we work →