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Date for EPL juggernaut's potential relegation revealed

A verdict is not expected regarding Manchester City's long-awaited hearing into 115 breaches of English Premier League rules until 2025.

The Daily Mail reports that both sides made their closing arguments, with City strongly denying any wrongdoing after being accused of 80 breaches of financial rules between 2009 and 2018, plus a further 35 of failing to cooperate with an investigation.

If found guilty, the powerhouse club faces being relegated to the English second tier.

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The charges were first laid in February 2023 with City accused of failing to provide accurate financial information between the seasons in question.

Erling Haaland of Manchester City reacts after conceding.

Manchester City has been on a lean spell of late. Getty

This included revenue from sponsors and salary details of managers and players.

The club has also been charged with breaches of both UEFA and the Premier League's financial rules.

Everton and Nottingham Forest suffered points deductions last season for breaches.

Manchester City were transformed into a force in English football following the 2008 takeover from Sheikh Mansour, a member of the United Arab Emirates royal family.

However their achievements have been called into question by fans after the breaches were revealed.

The once-poor neighbours of Manchester United have won eight of the last 13 Premier League titles along with a record four consecutive league crowns.

It's understood any potential sanctions could take a while to be imposed because the club would likely appeal that decision.

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