A final verdict from Manchester City's legal case against the Premier League is expected this month. The trial over alleged financial breaches took place between September and December last year with the expectation being the outcome would be revealed in March.

"In one month I think there will be a verdict and a sentence and after we will see my opinion of what happened so far," he admitted in a press conference on February 7.

"Still, at the end, every club can do whatever they want. Because in the last 10 years we are third [for net spend], but in the last five even with what we won we are behind the top six teams so I’m sorry for the comments and that is why I don't agree.

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"In the last five years, we are the last team in the top six for net spend. Even after what we have spent in this transfer window, we are away from , United, Arsenal, Tottenham.

"Even from . The only reason why is we sell a lot in the last seasons but even with that I know this club, it is always ‘just about the money.'" With one month specifically having passed, City are now patiently waiting for their case outcome.

In terms of potential punishments, . With so many charges lodged against them, City could be found guilty of a select few and thus a severe points deduction is plausible.

For example, being docked 30 points would oddly not impact City detrimentally due to their league struggles. Obviously, that scenario playing out would see them miss out on Champions League football but it would not impact the pursuit of major honours.

City would move down to 17th on 18 points if that points deduction was dished out with it highly unlikely any of Southampton, Leicester City or Ipswich Town move above them despite the gap being so small. With no European football, unless City go on to win the FA Cup, the 2025/26 season can be used as a reset campaign.

It has become quite clear a significant rebuild is needed and that can be completed all while City often only play once in a week.